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Canning Lemons
My husband's family lives in California and they sent us loads of lemons; fresh from their lemon tree. What to do with so many lemons?... Can them and give them to your friends and neighbors! It's a simple, thoughtful and inexpensive gift idea. Not, to mention, canned lemons are awesome with tea. We've been enjoying them for a couple of weeks. And what Russian/Ukrainian person doesn't like tea? Each pint-sized can holds 2 to 2 1/2 lemons. They will stay wonderful at least a month in the fridge. This isn't a typical canning recipe, where you can set them on the shelf for months, so don't try it. Keep those canned lemons refrigerated.
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 30 min👤 Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Start by washing your jars with soap and water, then fill each jar 1/3 with boiling hot water and swirl it around, then drain and repeat. Or, you can boil the cans in a large pot for ⏱️ 5 minutes (if you're a real germaphobe) or run them through your dish washer. Do the same with the lids.
2
Wash your lemons thoroughly using a sponge or dish brush, then slice them into rings or half circles.
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3
Place sliced lemons into jar (about 1/2 lemon at a time). Cover lemon slices with at least 3 Tbsp sugar.
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4
Repeat layers of lemon and sugar till you get to the top, pressing down the lemons as you go.
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5
Go on, add more sugar until you get to the top. Cover with the lid and refrigerate. You can also put a nice piece of fabric over the flat lid and screw the top over it for a nicer presentation. The sugar will turn into a syrup as it stands in the fridge. There you have it!
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