Traditional Italian Limoncello Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Traditional Italian Limoncello Recipe). Traditional Italian limoncello is typical of the Amalfi coast, a beautiful area around Naples. It's traditionally made with Sorrento lemons, which are large and flavorful and a really unique Italian product.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 3weeks

Total: 3weeks

Servings: 32

Yield: 1 quart

Traditional Italian Limoncello Recipe

Ingredients

10 lemons

1 quart 95% alcohol (190 proof)

6 cups water

4 cups white sugar

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Zest lemons making sure to get the outermost part of the skin and avoid the white pith.

Step 2

Place lemon zest in a glass bowl and cover with alcohol. Cover and let infuse at room temperature until yellowish in color about 7 days.

Step 3

Bring water and sugar to the boil in a saucepan stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove syrup from heat and let cool about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Pour alcohol into the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer; discard lemon zest. Stir well.

Step 5

Pour limoncello into thick freezer-safe glass bottles. Store in the freezer for at least 2 weeks before serving.

Nutritional Information

Traditional Italian Limoncello Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:32

Calories: 184.2

% Daily Value *

Carbohydrates: 25.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 25.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 0.9IU

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 0.2mcg

Calcium: 4.1mg

Magnesium: 0.7mg

Potassium: 4.5mg

Sodium: 1.7mg

Calories From Fat: 0.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.