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Pineapple-Apple Marmalade Jam

Pineapple-Apple Marmalade Jam

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
835 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pineapple, apple, sugar, orange juice, and lemon zest in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until pineapple turns translucent, 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  2. 2 Place a few small plates in the freezer.
  3. 3 Inspect 2 or 3 small Mason jars for cracks, discarding any defective ones. Sterilize jars in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes and leave in hot water until ready for use. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  4. 4 Add a tablespoon of marmalade to a frozen plate. Freeze for 1 minute, remove, and nudge marmalade with your finger. If the mixture stays nudged, it is ready to be canned. If it slides back, continue cooking and check for readiness every minute.
  5. 5 Pack marmalade into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 to 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By QueenofSuburbs

Easy Persimmon Jam

Easy Persimmon Jam

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine persimmon flesh, sugar, persimmon skin, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small pot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until persimmon flesh softens and jam thickens, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Cool jam until set, about 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

By Shelly2012

Basil Aioli

Basil Aioli

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise and basil in a food processor; blend until mixed and mayonnaise turns slightly green. Add garlic; process until well blended. Add lemon juice and zest; process until well mixed, 30 to 45 seconds.
  2. 2 Transfer to a bowl and cover. Chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.

By CallieJo

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

By Carol

Pear Preserves

Pear Preserves

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix chopped pears with sugar, crystallized ginger, lemon juice, fresh ginger, and lemon zest in a large heavy pot; let the mixture stand for 2 hours for pears to release their juice.
  3. 3 Place the pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil; cook, stirring often, until preserves are thick and fall off a metal spoon in sheets, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Pear pieces will be translucent and preserves will be darkened.
  4. 4 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Pack the pear preserves into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Rachel

Chef John's Kumquat Marmalade

Chef John's Kumquat Marmalade

4.7

Prep
45 min
Cook
45 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Quarter kumquats lengthwise; cut off the white center membrane and remove seeds.
  2. 2 Slice quarters into small pieces.
  3. 3 Place kumquats into a pot. Add sugar, water, lemon zest (white part only), lemon juice, star anise, and a pinch of cayenne; mix together. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 2 or 3 hours to allow fruit to macerate. Or you can refrigerate overnight.
  4. 4 Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir occasionally for 10 minutes. Continuing cooking and stirring often until mixture is thick enough so that if you scrape a spatula across the bottom of the pan, you can briefly see the bottom of the pan before marmalade spreads back out, 30 to 40 minutes. Mixture should reach a temperature of 215 to 220 degrees F (100 to 105 degrees C). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Spoon warm marmalade into sterilized jars. Cover and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

By John Mitzewich

Pineapple Marmalade

Pineapple Marmalade

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
70 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Coarsely blend pineapple in a blender.
  2. 2 Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove cloves.
  3. 3 Add pineapple, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until thickened, about 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, inspect a jar for cracks and rings for rust. Immerse in simmering water until marmalade is ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
  5. 5 Spoon pineapple marmalade into the hot, sterile jar, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jar to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rim with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lid and screw ring on tightly. Store in a cool, dark area.

By Yoly

Creamy Lemon Dressing

Creamy Lemon Dressing

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lemon juice, zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until thickened. Whisk in sour cream until well combined. Transfer dressing to a sealable container.
  2. 2 Chill dressing in the refrigerator, 15 minutes to overnight.

By Ava Flavah

Artichoke Aioli

Artichoke Aioli

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse until smooth. Transfer aioli to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

By Allrecipes

Lemon Syrup

Lemon Syrup

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat lemon juice, water, sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch in a pot over medium heat; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Inspect jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour lemon syrup into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes; remove jars from pot and allow to cool.
  5. 5 Once cool, press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure that the seal is tight and the lid does not move up or down.

By goodeats

Green Tomato Jam

Green Tomato Jam

Prep
40 min
Cook
50 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes and ginger in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, working in 3 to 4 batches.
  2. 2 Place tomato mixture in a large Dutch oven. Stir in sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and salt until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches a temperature of 215 degrees F to 220 degrees F (101 to 105 degrees C), 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove jam from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for up to 1 year.

By Pam Lolley

Honey Syrup

Honey Syrup

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine honey, water, lemon juice, and zest in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until boiling. Continue to boil until mixture thickens and is reduced by a fourth.

By DeniseNH

Perfect Lemon Curd

Perfect Lemon Curd

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine lemon juice, sugar, butter, eggs, and lemon zest in a 2-quart saucepan.
  3. 3 Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling, until mixture starts to get thick and bubbles rise to the surface, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove saucepan from the heat; transfer lemon curd into a large bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap on top to prevent a skin forming. The curd will thicken more as it cools. Store in the refrigerator.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By TAWNIE44

Light Lemon Pesto Pasta

Light Lemon Pesto Pasta

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti at a boil until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer spaghetti to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Put cubed Romano cheese in the bowl of a food processor; process until coarsely grated, about 30 seconds. Put garlic into the food processor and process until the cheese and garlic are combined. Add spinach, basil, walnuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt; process until the mixture comes together into a thick paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  3. 3 With food processor running, drizzle olive oil into the mixture. Continue processing until the oil is integrated smoothly.
  4. 4 Pour sauce over spaghetti and toss to coat.

By Baking Nana

Spinach Basil Pesto

Spinach Basil Pesto

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, lemon zest, and pepper into a food processor; blend until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.
  2. 2 Drizzle remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.
  3. 3 Enjoy!

By Dianne

Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus

Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine watermelon and red grapes in a large bowl; toss in lemon zest and lime zest until evenly dispersed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.

By Joeitalian

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Separate asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a prosciutto slice. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon juice and zest.

By Lisa K

Fresh Peach Trifle

Fresh Peach Trifle

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss peach slices with lemon juice in a bowl; transfer 1 cup to a blender and blend until smooth. Set remaining peach slices aside.
  2. 2 Stir peach purée, yogurt, and lemon zest together in a bowl until well blended.
  3. 3 Layer ½ cake cubes in bottom of a glass dish; top with ½ peach slices, ½ yogurt mixture, and remaining ½ cake cubes. Arrange remaining ½ peach slices on top, reserving 5 or 6 slices for garnish; cover with remaining ½ yogurt mixture. Arrange reserved peach slices on top. Refrigerate trifle until ready to serve.

By Noodlefork

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Biscuits

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Biscuits

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Remove biscuits from the can; split in half crosswise, for a total of 10 biscuits. Place 5 biscuits on the prepared cookie sheet; divide and place blueberries on 5 biscuits.
  4. 4 Cover blueberries with remaining 5 biscuits.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Combine confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl.
  7. 7 Brush biscuit tops with 1/2 the glaze. Let sit until glaze sets, about 5 minutes.
  8. 8 Repeat with remaining 1/2 glaze. Enjoy!

By Yoly

Sous Vide Lemon-Butter Shrimp

Sous Vide Lemon-Butter Shrimp

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set up a large pot or water bath and place your sous vide cooker into the water. Set temperature to 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 Combine shrimp and Creole seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. Place shrimp in a single layer inside a large vacuum bag. Place lemon peel, thyme, and butter evenly on top. Seal the bag using a vacuum sealer.
  3. 3 Place bag into the water and set timer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove cooked shrimp from bag and serve. Sprinkle additional Creole seasoning on top, if desired.

By France Cevallos

Bacon-Garlic Green Beans

Bacon-Garlic Green Beans

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place green beans in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 10 minutes. Drain water, leaving beans in the pot.
  3. 3 Place bacon strips on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave until crisp, about 2 minutes. Cool and crumble bacon.
  4. 4 Stir butter and bacon into beans in the pot and return to medium heat; cook and stir until butter melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Top with lemon zest and stir.

By markfernandez

Chef John's Lighter Lemon Curd

Chef John's Lighter Lemon Curd

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a saucepan with several inches water over medium heat; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  2. 2 Place eggs into a metal mixing bowl; add sugar and lemon juice. Place the bowl over the saucepan with simmering water; whisk continuously until mixture foams, then becomes thick, hot, and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat; whisk in butter and lemon zest. Continue whisking until butter melts and incorporates into lemon curd.
  4. 4 Press plastic wrap onto the curd's surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled and set, about 1 hour. Stir before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Fresh Rosemary Chicken Thighs

Fresh Rosemary Chicken Thighs

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub over chicken thighs and place into a baking dish. Spray with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Arlene Tallman

Zesty Marinated Asparagus

Zesty Marinated Asparagus

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  2. 2 Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.

By J Carter Lebshier

Greek Yogurt Breakfast Parfait

Greek Yogurt Breakfast Parfait

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add blueberries and strawberries to a small bowl. Sprinkle with sugar; stir to coat the berries.
  2. 2 Place 2 tablespoons granola in the bottom of 2 parfait glasses. Spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt on top and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Top with 1/3 of the berries. Repeat layers until the parfait glasses are full.

By Occasional Cooker