Best 6 Pickled Lemon Peel Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing collection of pickled lemon peel recipes, where citrusy zest meets tangy perfection. These versatile delights, brimming with both flavor and health benefits, will transform your culinary creations into extraordinary experiences. From the classic Moroccan preserved lemons, adding a burst of brightness to tagines and salads, to the zesty preserved lemon and garlic, enhancing the taste of fish and chicken dishes, these recipes offer a world of possibilities. Unlock the secrets of creating delectable lemon peel chutney, a sweet and tangy condiment perfect for enlivening cheeseboards and grilled meats. Discover the art of crafting preserved lemon salt, a delightful seasoning that elevates roasted vegetables and popcorn to new heights. And for a refreshing twist, try your hand at our pickled lemon and mint relish, a vibrant accompaniment to grilled fish and summer salads. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, these recipes guide you effortlessly towards creating culinary masterpieces that will impress even the most discerning palates.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED LEMON PEEL



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This is a good way to use up lemon rind and it goes good with coffee or on cake. It really does taste like candy, and you can do this to ANY citrus fruit. If you use oranges you can add brandy, cloves or other spices the mixture. Chop it up and put it in cookies, or just eat it by itself.

Provided by StevenRN

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 lemons
8 cups cold water, or as needed
2 cups white sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cut lemons into slices about 1/4 inch thick and remove the fruit pulp. Cut the rings in half so the peels are in long strips.
  • Bring water and lemon peel to a boil in a small pan. Drain water, and repeat with fresh cold water. Repeat the boiling step three times (see Editor's Note). Drain and set peels aside.
  • Combine 2 cups fresh water with 2 cups sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to low and stir in citrus peels; simmer until the white pith is translucent. Store peels in syrup, refrigerated, to keep them soft, or allow them to dry. Toss dry candied peels in additional sugar and store airtight at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 4.4 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

QUICK PRESERVED LEMONS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time P8D

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 lemons, scrubbed and dried, plus the juice of 1 lemon, if necessary
40 grams kosher salt

Steps:

  • Trim the ends off the lemons. Slice each lemon into 8 wedges, removing any seeds as you go. Reserve as much of the juice as possible.
  • Layer the lemon wedges in a wide-mouthed 16-ounce canning jar, covering each layer with salt. Pack the jar as tightly as possible, pressing down to release the lemons' juice as you go and leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace in the jar.
  • Cover the wedges with the reserved lemon juice from the cutting board and the ends. If your lemons do not release a significant amount of juice, top off the jar with the juice of another lemon.
  • Stash in the refrigerator for 4 days, then flip the jar over and age another 4 days before sampling. The peel should be nice and soft. Rinse before using.

PRESERVED LEMONS RECIPE



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Homemade preserved lemons will take 20 minutes of active work time and about 1 month of pickling time in the fridge. You can use them to add brightness, tang, and flavor to everything from your lunch sandwiches to stews, tagines, and may other Mediterranean dinners you make! Check out the full post for tips.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Condiment

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 large lemons
½ cup Kosher salt
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons pepper corns
4 to 5 dry bay leaves
Fresh lemon juice of 7 to 8 lemons, ((about 2 1/2 cups of fresh lemon juice) )

Steps:

  • Cut about 1/4 -inch of the top and bottom of the lemons. Cut each lemon into quarters part-way through so that they remain connected at the bottom
  • Transfer the lemons to a large bowl and toss well with the salt and sugar. Open up the lemons some and stuff them with the kosher salt and sugar mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight and up to 24 hours, the lemons will release some juice.
  • The next day, transfer the lemons and their juices to a large sterilized canning jar. Press them down firmly into the jar. Add the pepper corns and bay leaves. Top with fresh lemon juice (your goal is to submerge the lemons in the juice).
  • Seal the jar shut and store in the fridge for 3 weeks to 1 month before consuming.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 3538.3 mg, Fiber 1.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON PICKLE



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Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
A small handful curry leaves, optional
1 teaspoon urad dhal/skinned and split black lentils, optional
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 medium lemons, washed, deseeded, and chopped

Steps:

  • Fry the mustard seeds in the hot oil. As they begin to pop, add the curry leaves and urad dhal. Lower the heat and add the chili powder; cook until brown, then add the vinegar. Stir in the lemon, remove from the heat and leave to cool. Can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.;

PICKLED LEMONS



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Delicious slices of lemons that retain that zing - wonderful as an addition to Curries and Tagines, very easy to prepare and pickle and wonderful to eat!

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     Citrus

Time 26m

Yield 2-3 Jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 -6 lemons
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar, white
1/2 teaspoon salt, course

Steps:

  • Wash and slice lemons into about six slices cutting from tip to tip, and pack tightly into sterilised jars (this can be doing by bringing the jars and lids to the boil for 10 minutes).
  • mix the water, salt and vinegar together and boil for 6 minutes.
  • leave to slightly cool then fill up the jars with the liquid, and keep for about a month in a cupboard before using. This recipe does 2-3 jars.

PRESERVED LEMONS



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This is Paula Wolfert's original recipe from her 1973 book "Couscous and Other Good Food From Morocco," but I leave out the warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom so that the flavors are adaptable. The brightness of this pickle has lately elbowed its way out of Morocco's tagines. New York chefs add the minced peel to salads and garnish fried seafood with it; the cured-lemon flavor is particularly friendly to salmon, carrots, olives, parsley and potatoes. The lemony brine is great in a bloody mary.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     condiments

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

9 organic lemons
Kosher salt
1 heaping teaspoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Scrub 3 to 5 organic lemons, enough to fit snugly in a medium jar with a tight-fitting lid (have 2 to 4 more ready on the side). Slice each lemon from the top to within 1/2 inch of the bottom, almost cutting them into quarters but leaving them attached at one end. Rub kosher salt over the cut surfaces, then reshape the fruit. Cover the bottom of the jar with more kosher salt. Fit all the cut lemons in, breaking them apart if necessary. Sprinkle salt on each layer.
  • Press the lemons down to release their juices. Add to the jar the peppercorns and bay leaves, then squeeze the additional lemons into the jar until juice covers everything.
  • Close the jar and let ripen at cool room temperature, shaking the jar every day for 3 to 4 weeks, or until the rinds are tender to the bite. Then store it in the refrigerator.
  • To use, remove a piece of lemon and rinse it. (Add more fresh lemons to the brine as you use them up.) The minced rind is added at the very end of cooking or used raw; the pulp can be added to a simmering pot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 612 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips for Making Pickled Lemon Peel

  • Choose the right lemons. Meyer lemons are a popular choice for pickled lemon peel because of their thin skin and sweet flavor. However, you can use any type of lemon you like. If you use regular lemons, you may need to remove some of the bitter white pith before pickling.
  • Use fresh lemons. Avoid using lemons that are bruised or have blemishes. Fresh lemons will give you the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash the lemons thoroughly. This will remove any dirt or pesticides from the lemons.
  • Remove the zest from the lemons. You can use a zester or a sharp knife to remove the zest. Be sure to remove only the yellow part of the zest, and avoid the white pith.
  • Slice the lemon peels into thin strips. This will help the lemon peels to absorb the pickling liquid more easily.
  • Pack the lemon peel strips into a jar. Use a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pack the lemon peel strips into the jar as tightly as possible.
  • Make the pickling liquid. The pickling liquid is typically made with a mixture of vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. You can also add other spices, such as garlic, bay leaves, or peppercorns, to the pickling liquid.
  • Pour the pickling liquid over the lemon peel strips. Make sure that the lemon peel strips are completely covered by the pickling liquid.
  • Seal the jar and let the lemon peel strips pickle. The lemon peel strips will need to pickle for at least 2 weeks before they are ready to use. However, you can let them pickle for longer if you want a more intense flavor.

Conclusion

Pickled lemon peel is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It can be added to salads, sandwiches, and wraps. It can also be used as a garnish for cocktails and mocktails. Pickled lemon peel is a great way to add a bright, citrusy flavor to your dishes.

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