Joyce Goldstein

Moroccan Preserved Lemon Peel

Preparation info

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Joyce Goldstein

Published 1992

  • About

This is a fast way to get Moroccan lemon flavor without putting up the whole lemon.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (kosher) salt
  • 2 lemons

Method

Procedure

Combine the sugar and salt and set aside. Remove the lemon zest in strips with a peeler and cut into pieces about 2 inches long and ¼ inch wide. Cover with water in a saucepan and bring to