Lemon Zest Sugar Mix (Printable Version)

A vibrant sugar blend with fresh lemon zest, perfect for adding zest to drinks and desserts.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup granulated sugar

02 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest (from 2 large lemons)

01 - Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly. Using a microplane or fine grater, zest the lemons, avoiding the bitter white pith.

02 - In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest.

03 - Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until the mixture is fragrant and the zest is evenly distributed.

04 - Transfer the lemon sugar to an airtight container. Use immediately, or store for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

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It transforms ordinary baked goods into something that tastes like you spent hours on them, when really you spent five minutes.
Once you have it on hand, you'll find yourself reaching for it in places you never expected—morning coffee, roasted vegetables, even rim a cocktail glass.

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Never grate past the yellow layer into the white pith—I learned this the hard way and made a batch that tasted like soap, which taught me the importance of that single extra second of attention.
Your fingers are the best tool for breaking down the zest and sugar together; the warmth of your hands releases more oils than anything mechanical could.

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Invest in a microplane—it's the single tool that makes this recipe sing, and it costs less than ten dollars but changes everything about how fine and even your zest becomes.
Make this in small batches rather than huge quantities; the flavor fades over time, and fresh batches always taste better than something that's been sitting for weeks.