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LIMES

katymatey* — Fri, 30 May 2014 23:42:51 GMT

I have a tree full of limes. This is the first year they have been in quantity. I would like to make lime marmalade. I am looking for some tips from CS members please. If you have a tried and true recipe could you please post it. The ones I find on google are varied, so I need some practical help. Any other recipes using limes would be good too. Thanks in advance.

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icyfroth — Fri, 30 May 2014 23:45:54 GMT

Hi Katy

I love limes and lime marmalade but I've never made any. All I know is you have to use equal weight of sugar to fruit and stir over heat until it sets.

If that helps

good luck with it!

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katymatey* — Fri, 30 May 2014 23:55:46 GMT

Thanks Icy

Should have done it a few weeks ago, but OH wants to help, and he has a broken right hand. This could end badly.

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boris1gary — Sat, 31 May 2014 00:16:34 GMT

Key Lime Pie is nice.

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/13810/key+lime+pie

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j*oono — Sat, 31 May 2014 00:55:51 GMT

Don't let him near the pot if he is incapacitated Katy. Nothing burns as badly as sugar.

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katymatey* — Sat, 31 May 2014 01:09:18 GMT

I think it will be me attending the stove Joono. I doubt he can do anything really. I just went out and picked a bag full of limes for my sister in law. They are starting to drop, so I think tomorrow will be the day.

I read through my antique cookbooks, and found almost zero re. limes. One book is called The Radiation Cookbook. I think I will give that one a miss. 🙂

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icyfroth — Sat, 31 May 2014 01:15:59 GMT

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katymatey* — Sat, 31 May 2014 01:30:00 GMT

Thanks Icy, that sounds sensible. I might give that one a go.

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icyfroth — Sat, 31 May 2014 01:34:35 GMT

I've recently discoverd the usefulness of youtube other than looking up old favourite songs lol

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Anonymous — Sat, 31 May 2014 10:55:48 GMT

Did you make some Katy?

I wouldn't have a clue ..in summer at the van people cut them in 1/4 ,s and put the in a beer type drink ..straight in the bottle

Not sure what it is ..

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katymatey* — Sat, 31 May 2014 11:00:24 GMT

That would be Corona Annie. My boys sometimes have it.

Didn't make it today, went to visit Mum. Tomorrow will be the day hopefully.

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Anonymous — Sat, 31 May 2014 11:02:58 GMT

That's it Katy ..corona!

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freakiness — Sat, 31 May 2014 11:15:34 GMT

Have you tried lime cordial?

Home made lime cordial is very nice.

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katymatey* — Sat, 31 May 2014 12:15:38 GMT

That is a good idea. I used to make lemon cordial when the kids were small.

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freakiness — Sat, 31 May 2014 12:34:23 GMT

@katymatey* wrote:
That is a good idea. I used to make lemon cordial when the kids were small.

I sometimes buy bags of limes on clearance to make cordial. It's so nice. Grandies live it too.

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i-need-a-martini — Sat, 31 May 2014 22:00:23 GMT

I am no cook so I only do easy things.

But here is a marmalade recipe that is really simple. It is for oranges but I have made lime marmalde this way too.

http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/orange-marmalade

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katymatey* — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:48:01 GMT

That looks nice with the Cointreau added. Maybe if the lime marmalade goes well I will branch out. (pun intended) 🙂

Well I have juiced the limes, and now they are soaking for a few hours. I plan to add a little bi carb soda as our limes are thin skinned and seedless. Might need a little help setting. We will see.

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sineaterdoodah — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:09:55 GMT

katy,if you haven't tossed out the leftover rinds yet,i have a recipe for lime candy you might like.:)

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katymatey* — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:56:05 GMT

Thanks sine. I used up the rinds in the marmalade, however the tree is loaded still. Any recipe is welcome.

By the way the marmalade turned out lovely. I was worried it wouldn't set because of the high acid content, but it was fine.

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icyfroth — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 01:59:01 GMT

well done on the marmalade, katy!