Roasted Lemonade

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Ingredients

  • 12 lemons, softened by rolling, or placed in a microwave for 30 seconds, halved
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
  • Water, to cover the lemons
  • 4 to 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Place the lemons, sugar, vanilla bean scrapings and water in a roasting pan and stir.
  3. Place roasting pan in the oven and roast, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes, until the edges of the lemons begin to caramelize.
  4. Remove the roasting pan from the oven and cool to room temperature.
  5. Place a strainer over the bowl of a food processor and squeeze the juice from the lemons.
  6. Strain the liquid from the roasting pan into the processor bowl.
  7. De-seed and roughly chop 2 lemon halves and place in the food processor.
  8. Process the lemon juice and lemon pieces until smooth.
  9. Strain the contents of the food processor into a large pitcher, add 4 to 6 cups water, lemon juice, sugar to taste and ice, stir well.
  10. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with mint leaves.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

48 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.2g
Carbs 12.2g 4% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 4.3mg
Potassium 242.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Calcium 24.8mg 2% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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