Easy Lemon Sugar Recipe (Just 2 Ingredients!)
This quick and easy Lemon Sugar Recipe comes together in just 5 minutes with only two ingredients—fresh lemon zest and granulated sugar! It’s bright, citrusy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, just like the rest of our favorite lemon recipes. Perfect for adding a little zing to drinks, baked goods, or even sprinkled over fresh fruit.
Servings: 16
Calories: 48kcal
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest about 2-3 large lemons
Instructions
- Place both ingredients in a food processor fit with the “S” blade or a blender. Pulse for 20-30 seconds or until zest is thoroughly combined with the sugar.1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoon lemon zest
- Pour into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Use only the peel and none of the pith.
- If you don’t have a microplane, you can use a very sharp knife to remove only the colored skin - not white pith - to get off large sections. It might take longer in the food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is just uniform in color and texture.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
