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Limoncello Syrup - delicious, unique and super versatile. This syrup is wonderful as a sweetener for tea and drizzled on fresh fruit, yogurt, ice cream, fruit desserts ....
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5 from 9 votes

Limoncello Syrup

Delicious, unique and super-versatile. This Limoncello Syrup is wonderful as a sweetener for tea or drizzled on fresh fruit, yogurt, ice cream, fruit desserts...
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert Topping
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Limoncello Syrup
Servings: 20
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup Limoncello liqueur
  • lemon zest from 1 average-size lemon

Instructions

  • Combine lemon juice and sugar in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. Stir well and place in microwave on high power for 2 ½ to 3 minutes, or until mixture is boiling and sugar is dissolved. Watch carefully to make sure mixture does not boil up over the top. You can also place ingredients in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add lemon zest and Limoncello and stir to combine. Cool, then pour into a bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator covered tightly.
  • Drizzle over fresh fruit, yogurt, ice cream and desserts or stir a spoonful into a cup of tea.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 1.2mg