As we are in the midst of spring, and entering summer, lemons are quite abundant! This is one of my favorite ways to preserve them for lemony goodness all year round.
I love to use these to decorate cakes of course, but they make great drink garnishes, or they can be ground up in a blender or mortar and pestle to create lemony spices, such as lemony salt, pepper or garlic powder!
They are also so sweet if strung into a garland to adorn your living spaces, gardens or altars!
This recipe is so simple and only requires one ingredient, I'll let you guess it ;)
Dehydrated Lemons
Magical & Healing Properties of Lemons
Lemons are full of vitamin C , help the body to balance its ph, and stimulate digestion. Magically, lemons are used for purification and longevity. They represent the sun, and bring light and brightness into our lives!
The Steps!
ingredients:
lemons
or any of your favorite citrus!
instructions:
Preheat oven to 170 degrees F.
Slice lemons 1/4 inch thick. Try your best to cut each slice as evenly as possible so that they all dry equally.
Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack. Place lemons on the cooling rack and bake for 5 hours! Feel free to check on them during the last hour, they are done once the flesh looks like a stained glass window, and is dry to touch, and the rind is slightly darker and shriveled.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
