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Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob

Cook corn on the cob by boiling it in water with a touch of sugar and lemon juice for the sweetest, most flavorful results! This simple recipe was shared with me by my mother-in-law.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 6
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed.

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Stir in sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved.
  • Gently place ears of corn into boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let corn cook in the hot water until tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob
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