JUST-RIGHT PINEAPPLE LEMONADE FROM SCRATCH

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This is a not too sweet, not too tart pineapple lemonade - thus the name "just right pineapple lemonade". Feel free to use store-bought lemonade for even faster preparation.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Drinks     Lemonade Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups water, divided
¾ cup white sugar
1 fresh pineapple
1 ½ cups fresh squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, stirring often. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow simple syrup to cool.
  • Cut off pineapple crown and remove the outer skin. Cut pineapple flesh into chunks and add to a high-capacity blender (such as Vitamix®). Pour in 2 cups water and blend until liquefied.
  • Pour liquefied pineapple juice into a pitcher. Add remaining water, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 7.4 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

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