Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate

Name: Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate
Ingredients: 4 pounds fresh raspberries (about 14 cups); 6 cups sugar; 4 cups lemon juice; Chilled tonic water or ginger ale; Ice cubes

5 ingredients

4 steps

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

Mix 1 pint concentrate with 1 pint tonic water. Serve over ice.