Photo by Beth Lee
Sweet Preserved Lemon Purée
This purée is the perfect addition to desserts when you want a concentrated lemon flavor without the tartness of lemon juice. Adjust the flavor by adding more lemon juice or brine — it’s up to you.
Servings: 0.5 cup
Ingredients
- ½ cup preserved lemon rind and brine discard flesh
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add lemon rind and brine to bowl of a small food processor and pulse a few times to break down rind. Add remaining ingredients and pulse to purée. Mixture can be left slightly chunky or puréed until smooth.
- Store purée in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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