TRADITIONAL ITALIAN LIMONCELLO

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Traditional Italian limoncello is typical of the Amalfi coast, a beautiful area around Naples. It's traditionally made with Sorrento lemons, which are large and flavorful and a really unique Italian product.

Provided by Maria

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time P21DT30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 lemons
1 quart 95% alcohol (190 proof)
6 cups water
4 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Zest lemons, making sure to get the outermost part of the skin and avoid the white pith.
  • Place lemon zest in a glass bowl and cover with alcohol. Cover and let infuse at room temperature until yellowish in color, about 7 days.
  • Bring water and sugar to the boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour alcohol into the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard lemon zest. Stir well.
  • Pour limoncello into thick, freezer-safe glass bottles. Store in the freezer for at least 2 weeks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

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