| Posted by | Message |
CaptainJ47 
Hawaii Fan
Gonzales
Member since Nov 2007
1666 posts
| Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:13 am)
So far I have made lemonade, lemon marmalade, and frozen lemon juice in ice trays. What can I do to use a lot of lemons that will allow them to keep?
|
| Back to top | Share on  |
Btrtigerfan 
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
2017 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:15 am to CaptainJ47)
You could infuse some vodka or tequila with them. I would try a sorbet or sherbet too.
|
| Back to top | |
mouton 
Washington Fan
columbus,ga by way of Lafayette
Member since Aug 2006
13444 posts
 Online
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:18 am to Btrtigerfan)
Make a big pot of lemon chicken orzo soup.
|
| Back to top | |
Janky
LSU Fan
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
2523 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:21 am to mouton)
Sell'em, those bitches are expensive.
|
| Back to top | |
2Tigs
Mobile, AL
Member since Dec 2012
13 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:25 am to CaptainJ47)
Here's what not to do, which I tried:
Like key lime pie? Hey, let's just substitute lemon juice for lime juice. Result: bland, underwhelming - the store bought crust was probably the best part.
|
| Back to top | |
TexasTiger05
LSU Fan
Member since Aug 2007
26639 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:30 am to CaptainJ47)
You could make lemon extract or do some lemon infused vodka
eta- sour mix
too bad Christmas is over, all these would make good gifts
This post was edited on 12/31 at 9:46 am
|
| Back to top | |
TIGAHS55
LSU Fan
THIBODAUX
Member since Sep 2007
63 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:32 am to 2Tigs)
I cut some of them in half and store in large zip lock bags in freezer and use in the spring and summer with seafood boils.
|
| Back to top | |
baytiger 
New Orleans Saints Fan
Houston
Member since Dec 2007
40604 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:33 am to CaptainJ47)
fresh sweet and sour is way better than the stuff you buy in stores...
|
| Back to top | |
VOR
New Orleans Saints Fan
New Orleans
Member since Apr 2009
33141 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:34 am to CaptainJ47)
Lemonade. Lots of it.
Or lemoncello, lemon extract for cooking, etc.
|
| Back to top | |
CaptainJ47
Hawaii Fan
Gonzales
Member since Nov 2007
1666 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 9:45 am to VOR)
Yep have a big thing of limoncello aging now. I will try sweet and sour- how long will it stay good? Worst case will be to save for boils but that is by no means a ba last resort!
|
| Back to top | |
TorNation
LSU Fan
Sulphur, LA
Member since Aug 2008
1939 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 10:04 am to CaptainJ47)
My parents freeze them and then grate them whole and store in freezer bags and use in anything you would normally use lemons. You can take out as much or as little at a time as you need.
|
| Back to top | |
S 
Oklahoma State Fan
Quindependence Day
Member since Jan 2007
46915 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 10:06 am to CaptainJ47)
lemonade, lemon juice, marinade, lemon bars, lemon meringue pie, lemon zest
|
| Back to top | |
NDA13112
LSU Fan
New Orleans
Member since Apr 2005
1204 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 10:26 am to CaptainJ47)
Clancy's Lemon-Icebox Pie
Ingredients
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 (14-ounce) can condensed milk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 prepared graham cracker crust
Directions
Whip the heavy cream with a handheld mixer in a bowl until stiff peaks. Combine the whipped cream, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Pour into the pie crust. Refrigerate overnight.
|
| Back to top | |
CajunAlum Tiger Fan
LSU Fan
Broussard
Member since Jan 2008
1583 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 10:27 am to CaptainJ47)
Lemon curd is one option.
You must have a Meyer tree? We give away hundreds to family for the holidays and face he same problem. All else fails, bring them to a food bank.
|
| Back to top | |
S
Oklahoma State Fan
Quindependence Day
Member since Jan 2007
46915 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 10:43 am to CajunAlum Tiger Fan)
valley lemons FTW
|
| Back to top | |
BrotherEsau
Member since Aug 2011
1058 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 10:44 am to NDA13112)
quote:
Clancy's Lemon-Icebox Pie
This
|
| Back to top | |
bunky
LSU Fan
FREE EL GUACHO
Member since Jul 2011
4350 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 10:57 am to CajunAlum Tiger Fan)
quote:
All else fails, bring them to a food bank.
They'll probably just throw them in the trash. 
|
| Back to top | |
CaptainJ47
Hawaii Fan
Gonzales
Member since Nov 2007
1666 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 11:10 am to bunky)
They are actually my neighbors. She is in Wisconsin for a few months and told us to take them all. I know the food bank will throw them away. My wife made a lemon meringue pie this morning but may try the one just recommended.
The thing is these are HUGE lemons. I have a medium to above size hand and these things swallow my hand. Each one weighs north of 8-10 oz at a minimum. I have never seen lemons this big so I know they aren't Meyers.
Thanks for all the ideas. Thinking about a spicy lemon chutney.
|
| Back to top | |
dallastiger55
LSU Fan
Fort Worth, TX
Member since Jan 2010
1878 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 12:12 pm to CaptainJ47)
Pour it all in a jug of water and drink it and shite your pants out for the next week
|
| Back to top | |
TexasTiger05
LSU Fan
Member since Aug 2007
26639 posts
| re: Tons of fresh lemons- what should I do? (Posted on 12/31/12 at 12:16 pm to bunky)
Food Banks generally don't accept produce donations unless it's from a major supplier or grocery store chain
|
| Back to top | |
