Quick As a Wink Preserving Lemons

HokiesLady's Note:

Posted for ZWT6: NA*ME Region: Morocco. It is a staple in Morocco kitchens to preserve lemons. This is a quick and easy way to have the same effect without waiting up to 2 weeks to preserve lemons.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 pint

• 6 lemons (with thin skins)
• 6 tablespoons coarse salt
• 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed, very important)

Directions:

1. Scrub the lemons and trim them at both ends. Cut the lemons lengthwise into sixths.
2. Preheat oven to 200°F
3. In a baking dish just large enough to hold the lemons, toss the lemons with the salt and place in one single layer.
4. Pour enough of the lemon juice over them to just cover them.
5. Bake covered, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.
6. Let the lemons cool and transfer them with their brine to an airtight container. Keep lemons covered and chilled indefinitely.

Reviews

[Pink_Diamond]

What a great idea. This works very well. My niece eats lemons like oranges. She absolutely loves the salty and tangy flavour of these.