There is an innovative and fun method used to keep lemons all year round, delicious and fresh like never before.
Lemons are one of the most famous and popular Made in Italy products in the world. Just close your eyes for a moment and think of Sorrento with its yellow expanses adorning the hills overlooking the sea. Last but not least, the fragrance that surrounds it and all the properties that this citrus fruit with thousands of uses has. Not only a flavor enhancer , but also a natural remedy for use in all circumstances. Experts teach how to preserve it all year round in a quick and easy method.
How to store lemons for a year?
Is it possible to store lemons all year round ? It is a product with thousands of properties, which is used not only in the culinary field, but also for wellness or skin care. It is not easy to preserve a lemon today, especially if it is bought in a supermarket and you do not have a plant in your garden.
Experts have made their knowledge and experience available so that everyone can learn about the natural method of preserving lemons throughout the year. Before you know the process, the ingredients needed are as follows (per glass used):
- 1 liter jar
- 1 1/2 lemons
- 1 piece of chili pepper
- Bay leaf 1
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- Half a teaspoon of coriander seeds
- Black pepper, a handful to taste
- Garlic 2 or three cloves
- Clove 3
- Coarse salt 2 tsp
- Cold water 1 carafe
Once all the ingredients are ready to use, it’s time to discover the process of preserving lemons.
Jar method, procedure and advice
There is a way to preserve lemons all year round and it is also very easy to try , the steps are as follows:
- Take a sterilized and empty jar and put a bay leaf in the bottom
- Then pour in a teaspoon of dill
- Then prepare the garlic and chili pepper
- Then sprinkle in the coriander seeds
Now it’s time to proceed in this way :
- Wash the lemons with salt and baking soda to disinfect them
- Cut them into many small slices
- Take a chili pepper and also cut it into small pieces
- Scatter the lemon slices over the whole glass
- Toss in the chili to combine with the lemon
After completing this procedure , pour cold water until the entire container is filled. Time to seal the jar with all the ingredients inside and shake until combined.
The jar must be stored in a cool and dry place without direct sunlight. Shake once a day to combine all the ingredients and preserve the lemon for a whole year.
