When life gives you lemons

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limoncello

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The video provides a comprehensive guide to using lemons in multiple ways, from making limoncello to creating useful byproducts like lemon peel powder and ice pops, appealing to viewers interested in zero-waste cooking and DIY recipes.

Summary

The creator demonstrates how to make limoncello using organic lemons, Everclear, and a simple syrup. She also shows how to utilize the lemon peels by dehydrating them to create a powder for various culinary uses and making lemon ice pops and lemonade.

Structure

1Making limoncello base with lemons and Everclear
2Making simple syrup and combining with limoncello base
3Straining and infusing the limoncello
4Making dehydrated lemon peel powder
5Making lemon ice pops and lemonade
6Using lemon peel powder in various recipes

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Everclear Grain Alcohol: it is used to make limoncello. It acts, as it is poured into a jar. Removing it would change the recipe. Vodka: it is mentioned as an alternative to Everclear for making limoncello. It acts, as it is mentioned as an ingredient. Removing it would change the recipe. Ninja Food Processor: it is used to grind dried lemon peels into powder. It acts, as its interface is operated. Removing it would change the recipe. Wolf Oven: it is used to dehydrate lemon peels. It acts, as its interface is operated. Removing it would change the recipe.

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Limoncello + no waste. #cookingtips #EasyRecipe #tiktokrecipecontest #cookwithme

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When life gives you lemons If you make lemonade, you make lemoncello. 89 organic lemons and you want to wash them really well. Peel the skins, no pit. Add them into a jar. And 750 milliliters of Everclear. Everclear Grain Alcohol. You could also use vodka. Store in a cool dark place. Shake periodically. For the simple syrup, two and a half cups sugar and four cups cold water. We're gonna bring it to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. We just want to melt the sugar. Turn the heat off. Let it cool. After 25 days, strain it through my strainer, lined with cheesecloth. Put the lemon skins in. No waste. Keep these. Set them aside. So we're gonna marry the alcohol soaked skins in with the simple syrup. Into the freezer until it's well chilled. Enjoy after dinner. It's a digestif. Just sip it. Mmm. Delicious. Not too sweet. Ever tasted limoncello? It's like cleaning product. Not this. Can I be honest? I never really loved limoncello. I didn't. Because I didn't have this. Don't go anywhere. I got something else. Dehydrate the lemon skins at 125 degrees for four to six hours. Nothing goes to waste. And then press the lemons, squeeze all the lemons. Even the rinds don't go to waste. They make the gorgeous smelling. Don't overload it. Do a few at a time. Sweeten the lemon juice with simple syrup and dilute with cold water to make Italian lemon ice push pops. Remember these when you're a kid. Or if you just want to make homemade lemonade. Lemonade. That cool refreshing drink. To finish the lemon skins, puree them into a powder. Add it to baked goods, dressings, tea, a soft body scrub or a spice rub. And spice rub.