Italian - World Cuisine
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.
Prep 15 mins Cook: 5 mins Additional: 3weeks Total: 3weeks Servings: 32 Yield: 1 quart
Traditional Italian Limoncello
10 lemons
1 quart 95% alcohol (190 proof)
6 cups water
4 cups white sugar
World Cuisine 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.
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.
(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Comparison based on the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc.
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