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because lemon juice is high in pectin, which is needed to make jam set.
pectin occurs naturally in most fruit, but some fruits have less than others.
so lemon juice is often added to low-pectin fruit (eg blackberries) to make the jam set more easily.
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Approxamitely how much juice is in a lemon?
There are approximately 2 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice in one lemon. There are many recipes out there that call for lemon juice.
What is in lemon juice that preserves things?
Lemon juice is very acidic. The acid makes it tough for many bacteria to grow. Its called citric acid.
Where to find recipes for lemon bars?
If you would like some good lemon bar recipes I would suggest you try the website foodnetwork. They offer many lemon bar recipes in classic and modern styles.
What can you substitute in a recipe calling for lemon juice when you are allergic to citrus?
I myself suffer from a pesky citrus allergy and I must say I never realized how many recipes called for Lemon Juice!! When I was a kid though, my mom began using Vinegar. It is a great Substitute for most things. You will probably have to try it a few times to get the amts right. But all and all it is does the job!
What is a good recipe for shrimp scampi pasta?
THere are many websites that have recipes. My favorite resource is allrecipes. One tip for shrimp scampi is to use a bit of lemon zest in addition to the lemon juice. It really brightens up the flavor.
How many Common names for a lemon?
There is only one common name for lemon and that is lemon. Majority of lemon juice contains citric acid. Lemon juice provides a good source of vitamin C.
How many tablespoons of lemon juice equals one lemon?
Three tablespoons of lemon juice is equivalent to approximately one medium lemon.
How much lemon zest is in one tablespoon?
It's about half a lemon. Grated lemon peel is useful in many recipes.
What website has lemon pie recipes?
There are many different websites to go to find a good lemon pie recipe. One of the best sites to search for the lemon pie recipe is at www.eaglebrand.com/Recipes.
How many calories in teaspoon of lemon?
If you mean a tsp. of lemon juice, its about 4 calories.
Is lemon juice toxic to cats?
Cats are not attracted to anything citrus, and many people use lemon juice as a repellent for cats. Lemon juice can make a cat sick.
If a gallon of lemonade requires 3 pints of lemon juice how many pints of lemon juice would be needed to make z gallons of lemonade?
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