Remember the days Nan used to make her delicious lemon slice? Back then, lemons would never end up in the bin. Instead, they’d become part of Nan’s cooking storms, transforming into a range of delectable desserts so that every last lemon was used to its full potential. Lemon juice was used in cordial, zest was sprinkled on slices, whole lemons were finely sliced and added to chicken bakes. It could even be used for cleaning!
So, if you have a glut of lemons right now and no idea how to use them, don’t throw them away! We have plenty of delicious dishes on Australia’s Best Recipes that will put them to good use.
Use the zest and juice from one large lemon (and other ingredients) to make these simple lemon and white chocolate squares. Or, if you prefer a recipe with the texture of a cake, you can make this lemon loaf. Serve it warm and smother it with butter!
Make like Nan and make this simple lemon butter, which is delicious served on toast, muffins or scones. The flavour is lovely and will take you back to when Nan had jars of lemon butter in her old-fashioned pantry.
If you have a shabby-looking lemon hanging around in the fridge (with all the zest removed), now’s the perfect time to juice it and make this classic lemon tart. It’s a refreshing dessert with a creamy lemon curd filling that balances the buttery pastry perfectly!
Slice fans won’t be able to pass up a classic lemon slice. Our recipe is so good, there’s no need to venture out to the local cafe for it! And if you prefer something comforting and nostalgic to serve for dessert, try this lemon crumble recipe. It can be enjoyed hot or cold and is very economical to make, costing just $1.33 per serve.
As you can see, there’s no reason to throw away those lemons. Pop on some music, roll up your sleeves and spend an afternoon in the kitchen putting them to good use… and help reduce food waste in the process.
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