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Preparation time
5min
Total time
20min
Portion
780 g
Level
easy
  • TM 6
  • TM 5
published: 2020/10/07
changed: 2020/10/08

Ingredients

Lemon Cordial

  • 450 g freshly squeezed lemon juice, Approx. 12 lemons dependant on juice content
  • 345 g filtered water
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, grated, zest the lemon before juicing
  • 3 tsp citric acid
  • 430 g sugar, To make a sweeter cordial, use white sugar. If you prefer a richer flavour use a less-refined sugar eg. Rapadura

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Recipe's preparation

  1. Zest a lemon and reserve. Juice lemons (if juicing using the Thermomix, filter/strain before use)

    Add lemon juice, zest, filtered water, sugar and citric acid to the TM bowl.

    Cook 15 mins/90C/speed 2/MC on.

    Strain and pour into sterilized bottles/jars.

Tip

TO SERVE: Mix as you would regular cordial (to taste) over ice with chilled/soda water.

You can use a vegetable peeler to remove thin strips of zest. Blitz 5 secs/speed 9. Scrape bowl and repeat if required.

Excess lemon zest can be dehydrated for future use eg: lemon powder, lemon salt. Avoid white pith as it will give a bitter taste.

Alternatively, you can store zest in a jar or ziplock bag in the freezer - you’ll always have fresh zest on hand.

Lemon cordial concentrate will store unopened for a few months, as long as it is stored in a properly sterilised bottle. Once opened, keep in the fridge.

If using less-refined sugar, note the finished cordial will be darker in colour than pictured.

Thermomix Model

  • Appliance TM 6 image
    Recipe is created for
    TM 6
    For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.
  • Appliance TM 5 image
    Recipe is created for
    TM 5
    If you are using a Thermomix® TM6 measuring cup with your Thermomix® TM5:
    For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.
    Please note that the TM5 mixing bowl has a larger capacity than the TM31 (capacity of 2.2 liters instead of 2.0 liters for TM 31). Recipes for the Thermomix TM5 may not be cooked with a Thermomix TM31 for safety reasons without adjusting the quantities. Risk of scalding by spraying of hot liquids: Do not exceed the maximum filling quantity and observe the filling level markings of the mixing bowl!

This recipe was provided to you by a Thermomix ® customer and has not been tested by Vorwerk Thermomix ® or The Mix Australia Pty Ltd and The Mix New Zealand Ltd.
Vorwerk Thermomix ® and The Mix Australia Pty Ltd and The Mix New Zealand Ltd assume no liability, particularly in terms of ingredient quantities used and success of the recipes.
Please observe the safety instructions in the Thermomix ® instruction manual at all times.

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Comments

  • 26. September 2022 - 20:58

    Can i use natvia instead of sugar ? Any suggestions?

  • 5. November 2021 - 13:33
    5.0

    Waaay better than store bought - not sickly sweet and has a great taste! Also ... good to know that no 223 preservative is used, re: if you're an asthmatic or the like. This is a winner for me.

  • 9. October 2021 - 12:55

    Licious!!!!
    Puts a zing in your step.

  • 8. September 2021 - 14:44
    5.0

    This cordial is delicious 😋 I had an abundance of lemons & limes (used mostly limes)
    I doubled the recipe & also the cooking time.
    Turned out perfectly. Love to make things from scratch & know what I am putting into my cooking.
    The limes make it extra zesty which I love.
    I will be adding some to my G & T for sure 🍹

  • 14. October 2020 - 15:08

    This cordial is the bomb

  • 11. October 2020 - 18:33

    Made this today, it's great for kids water ice blocks. Will try it with soda water too Smile

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