Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate

Name: Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 pints of concentrate (4 servings each).
Ingredients: 4 pounds fresh raspberries (about 14 cups); 6 cups sugar; 4 cups lemon juice; Chilled tonic water or ginger ale; Ice cubes

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Process: 10 min. YIELD: 5 pints of concentrate (4 servings each).

Here's a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the tartness from lemons. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

4 pounds fresh raspberries (about 14 cups)
6 cups sugar
4 cups lemon juice
Chilled tonic water or ginger ale
Ice cubes

Directions

1. Place raspberries in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Strain raspberries, reserving juice. Discard seeds. Place juice in a Dutch oven; stir in sugar and lemon juice. Heat over medium-high heat to 190°. Do not boil.
2. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into five hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
3. Place jars into canner simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
4. To use concentrate: Mix 1 pint concentrate with 1 pint tonic water. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 319 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 83g carbohydrate (78g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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