Homemade lemon-ginger syrup: Your essential winter tea companion

As soon as the first cool evenings appear, it's a sign that it's time to prepare jars of lemons. They are an invaluable addition to autumn and winter teas, wonderfully enhancing their flavour.

Homemade lemon syrup is a must-have in every kitchen, especially in winter. It's really simple to prepare and tastes much better than the ones bought in the store. Additionally, it's a much more economical solution than searching for ready-made lemons in syrup. I can't imagine autumn and winter evenings without a cup of brew with a touch of lemon.

When I tried it for the first time, I immediately ran to the store for a bag of lemons to prepare a supply for my home pantry. Everyone who visits me instantly asks if, when I offer them tea, there's a chance for "those cool lemons." When buying fruits for this recipe, I preferably choose organic ones. They are unwaxed and untreated, making them better suited for jars.

When the first leaves fall from the trees or frost paints enchanting patterns on the windows, and the wind howls outside, nothing warms you up from the inside like a cup of aromatic tea with a touch of homemade lemon-ginger syrup. It's a natural and delicious way to fight off colds and support the immune system.

Ingredients:

• 10 lemons,
• about 100 grams of fresh ginger,
• half a litre of water,
• 600 grams of sugar.

Instructions:

1. Thoroughly wash and scald the lemons.
2. Peel the ginger and cut it into thin slices.
3. In a saucepan, combine the juice of two lemons, the sliced ginger, water, and sugar.
4. Cook on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Thoroughly wash and scald the jars and lids to ensure the longer freshness of the syrup.
6. Place the slices of the remaining lemons into the jars, then pour the hot syrup over them.

Screw on the lids and set aside to cool in a cool place. You can add a few cloves or a piece of cinnamon to the syrup for a more intense aroma. Add to tea, hot water, lemonade, or iced tea. Enjoy!