Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 4 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Beetroot | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 medium beetroots , peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Blend beets and water in a food processor .
Using a cheesecloth , strain the purée into a bowl to extract the juice.
Pour the juice into a saucepan and add sugar.
Turn the heat to medium-high, and stir to dissolve the sugar.
Skim off and discard any foam that collects at the surface of the liquid.
Simmer until the liquid reduces to a single-thread consistency .
Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Cool slightly, then pour into an airtight jar and cool completely.