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Instant Pot Lemonade

Instant Pot Lemonade is a homemade lemonade recipe. This is a fresh lemonade that is full of sweet flavor.
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Keyword best lemonade, easy lemonade, fresh lemonade, homemade lemonade, how to make instant pot lemonade, instant pot lemonade, lemonade, pressure cooker lemonade, steamed lemonade
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10 cups
Calories 62kcal
Author Kelsey

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lemon juice about 5 medium sized lemons
  • 3/4 cup sugar divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3-5 cups water

Instructions

  • You will want to zest about 2 lemons to get the zest.
  • Then juice your lemons you will want 3/4 cup to 1 cup of lemon juice. I used a strainer to remove the seeds and the pulp. You will want to strain before you pour into the Instant Pot.
  • Add in one cup of filtered water to the Instant Pot.
  • Add in 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is sealed.
  • Cook for 5 minutes and then natural release. Strain your lemonade concentrate to remove the lemon zest.
  • Once your lemonade concentrate is done, you will pour into your pitcher.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and stir it around. Then fill up with some ice to cool it down and then pour in 3-5 cups of filtered water.
  • You will want to taste test your lemonade to ensure it is the right strength, that is why the water will vary in what you pour in.

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Notes

You can add additional sugar if you would prefer to have a sweeter sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Sodium: 21mg | Sugar: 15g