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DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill

May 24, 2019

45 degree shot of lemon and dill infused sugar in a mason jar with a sprig of dill sticking out.
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This DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill will surprise you with how sweet and refreshing it is. It smells like a perfect spring day!

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DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill

Out of all the infused sugars I’ve made, this one wins the award for most surprising. The smell of dill is sweetly aromatic and I always pondered if it would go well in sweets.

Which is why I gave this infused sugar a try and had my mind blown. If anything, the addition of the dill makes the sugar taste even sweeter than regular because of the aroma. It truly feels like eating spring.

I also included Yuzu Essence in this lemon based sugar infusion.

Yuzu Essence tastes like the brining liquid of preserved lemons to me. It has a strong citrus flavor and is extremely salty. A little salt can really enhance sweets so I think the Yuzu Essence’s flavor and saltiness up the lemon punch. It is optional though, so if you can’t find any, no worries!

Besides the cocktails I’ve been making, I can’t wait to try and make gravlax (cured salmon) with this sugar.

Cocktails and Mocktails

I have a series of infused sugar and shrub recipes coming up that will all be used in a DIY Gin Bar. This DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill is one of those.

Make simple syrups with it to add to drinks or muddle it with herbs and shake it up to add an extra layer of flavor.

DIY Gin Bar Recipes

Here are all the recipes that are part of the DIY Gin Bar!

Infused Sugars

  • Vanilla Bean Sugar
  • Orange Sugar with Szechuan Peppers
  • Lemon Zest Sugar with Cardamom
  • Lemon and Lavender Infused Sugar

Shrubs

  • Strawberry Shrub with Basil and Peppercorn
  • Blackberry Shrub with Vanilla and Earl Grey
  • Lemon Shrub with Cardamom and Mint
  • Orange Shrub with Cardamom and Thyme
  • Orange Shrub Recipe with Yunnan Tea and Szechuan Peppers

Cocktails

  • Strawberry Gin Fizz
  • Blackberry Gin Fizz
  • Mint Gin Fizz
  • Lemon Gin Fizz with Cucumber and Dill
  • Orange Gin Fizz
  • Gin Lemonade Cocktail

Mocktails

  • Orange-Basil Strawberry Mocktail
  • Vanilla Earl Grey Blackberry Mocktail
  • Sparkling Basil Lemon Mocktail
  • Lemon-Dill Cucumber Mocktail
  • Rosemary & Mint Lemonade Mocktail
45 degree shot of lemon and dill infused sugar in a mason jar with a sprig of dill sticking out.
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DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill

This DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill will surprise you with how sweet and refreshing it is. It smells like a perfect spring day!

Course Sides and Snacks
Keyword beverages, desserts, infused sugar, quick and easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Author Megan Wells

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dill fronds minced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer Lemon zest*
  • 1 teaspoon Yuzu Essence optional

Instructions

  1. Put the dill in a food processor and pulse until it is chopped into finer pieces.
  2. Add the sugar, zest, and Yuze Essence and pulse until combined.

  3. Lay the sugar out on a baking sheet to dry out before storing in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

  • You can also use regular lemon zest if you can’t get a hold of any Meyer lemons
  • Yuzu Essence tastes like the brining liquid of preserved lemons to me. It has a strong citrus flavor and is extremely salty.
This DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill will surprise you with how sweet and refreshing it is. It smells like a perfect spring day!| Infused Sugar | How to Make | Lemon Sugar | #megiswell #meganwellsphotography | www.megiswell.com
This DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill will surprise you with how sweet and refreshing it is. It smells like a perfect spring day!| Infused Sugar | How to Make | Lemon Sugar | #megiswell #meganwellsphotography | www.megiswell.com
This DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill will surprise you with how sweet and refreshing it is. It smells like a perfect spring day!| Infused Sugar | How to Make | Lemon Sugar | #megiswell #meganwellsphotography | www.megiswell.com
This DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill will surprise you with how sweet and refreshing it is. It smells like a perfect spring day!| Infused Sugar | How to Make | Lemon Sugar | #megiswell #mocktails #cocktails #infusedsugar | www.megiswell.com
This DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill will surprise you with how sweet and refreshing it is. It smells like a perfect spring day!| Infused Sugar | How to Make | Lemon Sugar | #megiswell #mocktails #cocktails #infusedsugar | www.megiswell.com
This DIY Citrus Sugar with Lemon and Dill will surprise you with how sweet and refreshing it is. It smells like a perfect spring day!| Infused Sugar | How to Make | Lemon Sugar | #megiswell #mocktails #cocktails #infusedsugar | www.megiswell.com

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Hi! I’m Megan Wells. Food, photography, and writing is how I deal with life’s struggles, mainly ulcerative colitis and living with a j-pouch. Read more…

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