Syrups & Cordials
Combine the lemon wheels or wedges and sugar in a large container. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days. Occasionally stir the mixture (the citrus oils will be extracted into the sugar and the mixture will liquefy). Strain, then measure the weight of the liquid (discard the solids). Combine with the lemon juice, and stir until dissolved. Calculate 0.2% of the weight (multiply by 0.002) to get X grams. Stir in X grams of Pectinex, then cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Divide the mixture evenly among your centrifuge containers. Weigh the filled containers and adjust the amount of liquid in each as needed to ensure their weights are exactly the same; this is important for keeping the machine in balance. Run the centrifuge at 4,500 rpm for 12 minutes. Remove the containers and carefully strain the cordial through a paper coffee filter or Superbag, being careful not to disturb the solids that have collected on the bottom of the containers. If any particles remain in the cordial, strain it again. Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 month.