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.
Course: Sauces, Marinades & Rubs
Servings: 0.5 cup
Author: Beth Lee and Sarene Wallace
- ½ cup preserved lemon rind and brine discard flesh
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice
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.