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
Ingredients
3 servings
Instructions
- 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.
- Wash your lemons thoroughly using a sponge or dish brush, then slice them into rings or half circles.
- Place sliced lemons into jar (about 1/2 lemon at a time). Cover lemon slices with at least 3 Tbsp sugar.
- Repeat layers of lemon and sugar till you get to the top, pressing down the lemons as you go.
- 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!
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$4717.00
$4717.00
Per Serving
$1572.00/serving
$1572.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$9434.00 vs buying!
~$9434.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (67% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| lemons | 8 | $4706.00 |
| -3 cups sugar | 2 | $11.00 |
| pint size glass jars | 3 | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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