Little Sky Lavender Farm | Lavender Lemon Preserves

Lavender Lemon Preserves
(Makes 2 quarts)

For those of you lucky enough to have a lemon tree,
here is a great way to use those lemons!

The lemons are steeped in a solution that creates a silk like texture, and makes for a heightened lemon flavor that adds a kick to most anything. In a pretty jar, it makes a nice gift as well.

8 large lemons
2/3 cup course sea salt (or *lavender sea salt)
1/3 cup sugar (or *lavender sugar)
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons Little Sky ground lavender
Extra virgin olive oil

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Prick the skins of the lemons 5 or 6 times with a fork. Add to the boiling water and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut lemons lengthwise into quarters. In a bowl, mix the salt, sugar, garlic, and lavender. Start layering the lemon wedges in a wide-mouthed quart jar. Sprinkle each layer lightly with the salt/sugar/garlic/lavender mixture. Press down gently on the lemons and pour in enough olive oil to cover them by 1/2 inch. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 days or up to one month before using. Store in refrigerator.
(**If lavender salt and lavender sugar are used, omit the ground lavender).