DIY Lemon Scrap Liquid Pectin

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the lemon peel leaving as much pith on the lemon as possible. Put that aside.
  2. 2Peel all of the pith off of the lemons.
  3. 3If you have any large pith pieces give them a quick chop.
  4. 4Halve lemons and juice them. Add the seeds to your pith in the pot.
  5. 5Add all ingredients into the pot and stir well.
  6. 6Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. 7Let cool until the mixture is workable.
  8. 8Place a colander over a bowl and line with two layers of cheese cloth.
  9. 9Pour the cooled mixture in and let the liquid pectin strain through the cloth.
  10. 10Leave overnight.
  11. 11Transfer the liquid pectin to jars.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb lemon pith
  • 0.5 lb lemon seeds
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 1.5 cups water

Equipment

veggie peelerknifecutting boardstock potice cube traycolandercheeseclothlarge bowlfunneljars