How to Make Citrons Confits Express (Quick Preserved Lemons) - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Moroccan cuisine, you've likely come across recipes that call for preserved lemons. These tangy, salty, and slightly sweet citrons confits are a staple in many North African and Middle Eastern dishes, adding a unique and vibrant flavor to tagines, salads, and marinades. While traditional preserved lemons require weeks of fermenting, this quick and easy recipe for Citrons Confits Express will have you enjoying all the deliciousness of preserved lemons in just a fraction of t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, sliced into thin wedges
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 preserved lemons

  • Mix lemons wedges, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, lemon juice, and salt together in a microwave-safe container.
  • Cook in the microwave for 10 minutes, stirring at 2-minute intervals to prevent spills.
  • Pour the mixture into a sterilized, airtight jar. Let stand for 24 hours before using.
  • Nutrition

    8 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 874mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 61mg