Just-Right Pineapple Lemonade from Scratch
Description
This homemade pineapple lemonade is made from scratch and has just the right flavor balance between sweet and tart.
Ingredients
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8 cups water, divided
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 fresh pineapple
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1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Pour liquefied pineapple juice into a pitcher. Add remaining water, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir before serving.