My last few produce bags I’ve gotten off Flashfood app has had a lot of citrus fruits.
I already have a medium size bag of sliced lemons and limes in my freezer.
I was trying to figure out what to make with it that was easy and possibly freeze some for later.
I came across a reel showing how to make it, so I gave it a try.
It can be used in baking, add to yogurt, tea or toast. I gave it a try and honestly it’s not bad.
The lemons I used had a few blemish marks on them (hence the reason I got them in a reduced bag 🤭) so I just cut/shaved off the blemished rind but yet not going right to the flesh. If I did it would just end up loose in the pot.
As directed this is a 2 boil method, the 1st boil is to try to get rid of the bitter rind taste.
The 2nd boil is release the natural pectin in the rind which will help in making it jelly like later, since you need reserve this batch of boiled water.
I did make i adjustment to sugar, I only used 1.5 cups because I have someone here that is diabetic so I try to cut sugar. By doing this though it’s definitely not sweet but is more tart/bitter. If I do again I would try 2 cups of sugar.
We have had it on toast so far. I will freeze portions so I can use it in baking later.
I still have like 10 limes to use up 😅. What to do?!?!
by Green-Bus9960
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Ingredients
3 whole lemons (medium, thin-skinned if possible)
2 – 2½ cups granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
2 cups water (for boiling)
Reserved second-boil water (about 1–1½ cups)
Instructions
First Boil
Wash lemons well and place whole lemons in a pot. Cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Drain completely.
Second Boil
Put lemons back in pot. Add fresh water (about 2 cups). Bring to a boil and simmer 15–20 minutes until very soft. Reserve 1–1½ cups of this boiling water. Remove lemons from pot.
Prepare the Lemons
Let lemons cool slightly then cut open. Scoop out the inside flesh and seeds into the pot. Remove and discard seeds. Slice and finely dice the softened peel. Add peel back into pot. Add 2–2½ cups sugar to pot. Pour reserved boiling water back in pot and stir well.
Final Cook
Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium and simmer 15–25 minutes, stirring often. It will thicken and become glossy.
Test it by putting a small spoonful on a cold plate. Let sit 1 minute. If it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.
Refrigerate up to 2-3 weeks or freeze.
** edited** I used my notes app on my phone to write out directions but it kinda mushed up how I tried to keep the recipe organized. So adjusted and edited, hopefully it looks readable.
Looks yummy! I love flashfood for citrus
Have you ever tried adding stevia to jam to get it a bit sweeter without using more sugar?
I have a citrus juicer and I love fresh lemon and lime juice in tea, in water, and as lemonade sweetened with stevia. So I juice my lemons and limes, keep what I’ll use in a week or so in the fridge, and then freeze the rest in ice cube trays
Lemon curd is another great use for citrus – I make it with allulose and stevia
I did not know i needed this…thank you
Make limeade. Or margaritas.