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When the recipe calls for the zest of four lemons but the juice of just one,

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  • PasturesNew
    PasturesNew Posts: 70,698 Forumite
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    Googled... I think I'm whittering on about Limoncello http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limoncello

    And I was wrong, it seems to use the peel. Sorry :)

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/limoncello-recipe/index.html
  • SeaBee
    SeaBee Posts: 360 Forumite
    I'd make a batch of lemon curd. Lots of recipes if you Google. Some use the zest, but it's fine with just the juice.

    Keeps for a couple of weeks in the fridge, can be used in lots of ways e.g cake filling, cheesecake etc
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
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    I hang on to the lemons in the fridge and use them for something else in the nest few days. Lots of options there, even if its just dressing for salad or fish...or even cleaning jobs (microwave, copper things).
  • caitybabes
    caitybabes Posts: 442 Forumite
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    I'd make lemonade. Just heat some sugar with water to make a syrup, then add the lemon juice and top up with sparkling water (or tap water for still lemonade). Enjoy the lemony goodness.
  • Lemoncurd
    Lemoncurd Posts: 965 Forumite
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    What sort of recipe is it? I'd be tempted to 'adjust' the recipe slightly and possibly use less zest...
    Some great ideas here already but could also them as limescale remover.
  • McAzrael
    McAzrael Posts: 917 Forumite
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    Thanks folks. I'll just have to make some pancakes at the weekend. Damn.

    Limescale remover you say? The water round here is rock hard and cleaning my shower screen is a constant battle. Do I just need to wipe it with lemon juice?
  • Grimbal
    Grimbal Posts: 2,334 Forumite
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    Aggie (of TV fame) stuck the lemon straight up the tap if I remember correctly - think she then wrapped it in cling film to keep it on the taps. Don't do this on the brass/gold plated taps though !
    "Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one's living at it" Einstein 1951
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