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Lime/Lemon juice bottle equivalents

earthmother
earthmother Posts: 2,563 Forumite
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Probably one of those 'should really know that' threads :o , but ...

If a recipe calls for the juice of a lemon, and you only have a Jif lemon and no fresh lemons, roughly how many fluid ounces/ml would you use?


Is there a ready reckoner somewhere for these things?


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  • Stephen_Leak
    Stephen_Leak Posts: 8,762 Forumite
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    I've done a bit of online research and the concensus of opinion seems to be 2 to 3 tablespoons. I'd put in 2, then check it. You can always add more. Removing it is trickier.
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  • jimsmum
    jimsmum Posts: 4,044 Forumite
    yep i was watching a cookery porgramme last week and the chef said 2 tablespoons.
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  • Skint_Catt
    Skint_Catt Posts: 11,548 Forumite
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    Cool! Thats always useful to know! :grin:
  • Angelina-M
    Angelina-M Posts: 1,541 Forumite
    As a cheaper alternative to buying that squeezy stuff, you could always buy a couple of lemons, squeeze them and freeze the juice in ice cube containers. When frozen, pop them into a bag and then just use a cube or two in your recipe. Works out even cheaper if you stock up when you see lemons on the reduced to clear section!
  • Stephen_Leak
    Stephen_Leak Posts: 8,762 Forumite
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    Skint_Catt wrote: »
    Cool! Thats always useful to know! :grin:

    We have got to get out more! :smiley:

    Unfortunately, I'll have to save a lot on bargain lemons to be able afford my dream piece of kitchen equipment ...

    [URL="javascript:popupWindow('http://www.richmondcookshop.co.uk/popup_image.php?pID=1059&image=0&osCsid=b1cddc3993b43fe15f07ae8ea70e9702')"]salifmid.jpg[/URL]
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  • earthmother
    earthmother Posts: 2,563 Forumite
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    Thank you all :)

    It's for a jam recipe, so definitely can't take it out, so 2 tablespoons it is :)
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  • purpleivy
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    Stephen_Leak wrote: »
    We have got to get out more! :smiley:

    Unfortunately, I'll have to save a lot on bargain lemons to be able afford my dream piece of kitchen equipment ...

    salifmid.jpg


    oooh! the Philippe Starck! How much are they then? Allways make me think of something off doctor who!
    [SIZE=-1]"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad"[/SIZE]
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  • dannyboycey
    dannyboycey Posts: 1,060 Forumite
    Stephen_Leak wrote: »

    salifmid.jpg

    Does it require some form of lubricant?
  • derrick
    derrick Posts: 7,424 Forumite
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    dannyboycey wrote: »
    Does it require some form of lubricant?

    lemon juice :rotfl:
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  • Skint_Catt
    Skint_Catt Posts: 11,548 Forumite
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    derrick wrote: »
    lemon juice :rotfl:

    PMSL :rotfl: :rotfl: It reminds me of War of the Worlds!:eek: :rotfl:
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