Can I use "spent" lemons (juiced) to preserve?
I'm about to juice 5 or 6 lemons, I'll zest maybe 2 of them. (I'm making a lemon cheesecake). Lemon isn't something I care to use very often, but I'm intrigued by 'preserved lemons', something I've never done (always a plus). It was cheaper to buy a five pound bag of lemons (11 total) than to buy 6 lemons individually, so I'll have 5 or 6 left over. Obviously the juiced and zested lemons are trash, but what about the intact rinds of the juiced lemons? Can I shove those in the jar with the salt too, along with my 5 or 6 remaining lemons? Or will that throw off some kind of magic ratio?
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Here is a recipe that i tried a while back. I wasnt too impressed with the spicy one. But overall good method and clear explanation. And sure get your extra zest in there too!
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Can I use lemon juice instead of citric acid?
One tablespoon of bottled lemon juice is equal to 1/4 teaspoon citric acid. This means that if a recipe instructs you to add 2 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice to each quart jar before canning, you can easily swap in 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid. Sharing is caring!How long does lemon juice last as a preservative?
Properly stored, opened lemon juice that has been sold unrefrigerated and contains preservatives will generally stay at best quality for about 12 to 18 months when stored in the refrigerator, although it will usually remain safe to use after that.How do you preserve lemon juice without freezing it?
Despite its acidic content, lemon juice has a tendency to promote bacteria growth if kept at room temperature. Avoid storing the juice in glass bottles as light will break down the juice more quickly. Rather, store it in a plastic container or glass container that is not transparent.How do you preserve lemon juice for a long time?
Another simple trick to keep lemon fresh is to store them in a glass jar full of water. Add all the lemons in a jar, put water and place them in the refrigerator. Lemon juice could be kept in the fridge for a few days. After a few days, the juice is best used in cooking or baking, but not in fresh lemonade.How to Make Freeze-Dried Lemon Powder
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