Citrons Confits Express (Quick Preserved Lemons) recipe

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Ingredients

2 lemons, sliced into thin wedges
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons water
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon salt

Nutrition Info

8.3 calories
carbohydrate: 4.4 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 0.1 g
fiber: 2 g
protein: 0.5 g
saturatedFat: : -
servingSize: -
sodium: 873.6 mg
sugar: : -
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Mix lemons wedges, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, lemon juice, and salt together in a microwave-safe container.

  2. Cook in the microwave for 10 minutes, stirring at 2-minute intervals to prevent spills.

  3. Pour the mixture into a sterilized, airtight jar. Let stand for 24 hours before using.

Recipe Yield

2 preserved lemons

Recipe Note

This microwave recipe for preserved lemons speeds up the whole process. They make the perfect accompaniment to Moroccan tagines or couscous. Refrigerate after opening.

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