Have lots of lemons here and would like to make my own peel for Christmas cake and pudding.I know it is easy but need quantities etc.Thanks.
245sam,
Dec 8, 3:56am
catpet, I think this is what you're wanting.
LEMON PEEL FOR CHRISTMAS 3-4 large lemons - Wonder lemons are the best. Cut into cubes and remove any blemishes then soak 3-4 days in 3 pints of water and 2 ozs salt.Pour off the brine and soak in fresh water overnight.Pour off and boil about an hour - till tender - removing all pith. Make a syrup of 1 lb sugar and 1 quart water, boil and place peel in same.Cook 1½ hours.Let stand overnight in that syrup.Next morning make a little more syrup and add to saucepan with peel, etc., and cook till clear.It will start to crystallise - stir gently always.Pour off the thick syrup when well crystallised and place peel in sun or warm oven to dry out.Store in jars and keep till Christmas -if possible!
Hope that helps.:-))
catpet,
Dec 8, 7:13am
Thankyou for this recipe.I'll give it a try tomorrow.
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