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From Mrs. De Forrest.
Pare off the yellow rind of the lemon, slice the lemon and put a layer of lemon and a thick layer of sugar in a deep plate; cover close with a saucer, and set in a warm place. This is an excellent remedy for a cold.
From the Book: The Home Cook Book of Formula's, by J. FRED. WAGGONER 1876
COMPILED FROM RECIPES CONTRIBUTED BY LADIES OF CHICAGO AND OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS: ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS, CHICAGO.
Lemon syrup can have several health benefits, including: Lemon syrup can help treat allergic skin conditions and hay fever. Lemon Syrup is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies. The peel of the lemon contain almost 10 times more vitamin and mineral content than does the juice. This was a popular home remedy for sore throats back in the 1800's.
Lemon Simply Syrup – Modern Version Recipe:
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
– ¾ cup water
– ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ¼ cup (more or less) fresh lemon zest from the peels of the lemons you just squeezed
Instructions
– Put water, lemon juice, sugar, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
– Once boiling, lower heat and let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, until syrup has thickened (note that it will continue to thicken as it cools).
– Strain syrup into a bowl, leaving the zest behind.
– Keep syrup in bowl or pour into a sterile airtight mason jar and place in fridge to cool completely before using.
Dosage: Give one teaspoon to children freely as needed. Adults take one tablespoon
