Grandma's Old Fashioned Lemonade

Grandma has a large lemon tree in her backyard. Every summer she makes her famous "Old Fashioned Lemonade". When we moved into our current home, I planted a lemon tree. That tree is as tall as Grandma's now. I make fresh lemonade for my family each summer, with the same recipe that Grandma uses. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! ~Kirstyn

3/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh lemon juice
5 cups water
sliced lemon rind

In small saucepan, stir together 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar and the rind of 4 lemons.

Place over low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a slow boil and boil slowly or simmer for 7 minutes, to make syrup.

In pitcher, mix 1 cup lemon juice with 4 cups water. Add the syrup and stir. Serve over ice.

Notes: To make slices of lemon rind, slice thin layers of the skin of the lemon (not the white part) and place in pan with sugar and water.

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