Green Gauge Lime Preserve

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Green Limes (thin‑skinned, local limes; washed; ends trimmed)
• 2 tablespoons Salt (coarse sea salt for soaking)
• 4 cups Water (filtered water for soaking; additional water for cooking as needed)
• 0.75 cup Granulated White Sugar (adjust to taste; less sugar keeps preserve tart)
• a few drops Green Food Coloring (natural food coloring preferred; add one drop at a time)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice (reserved from the limes during preparation)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Limes

   Trim the ends off each lime, slice them, squeeze out the juice, and separate the rind from the flesh. Keep the rind pieces whole.

   Time: PT15M

2. Soak the Rind

   Place the rind pieces in a glass bowl, add 2 Tbsp salt and enough water to cover. Let soak for 24 hours, changing the water every 4 hours (discard old water, add fresh salted water).

   Time: PT24H

3. Rinse the Rind

   After 24 hours, discard the soaking liquid and rinse the rinds thoroughly under running water until no salt remains.

   Time: PT10M

4. Grind the Rind

   Transfer the rinsed rinds to a blender or food processor and pulse until a coarse pulp forms.

   Time: PT10M

5. Combine with Sugar

   Measure the pulp (about 1 cup). In a saucepan, combine the pulp with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and the reserved lime juice. Stir to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT5M

6. Cook the Preserve

   Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens to a jam‑like consistency, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

   Time: PT1H30M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Adjust Consistency (Optional)

   If after cooling the preserve feels too thick, return it to the blender and pulse briefly to smooth it out.

   Time: PT5M

8. Add Food Coloring

   Add green food‑coloring drop by drop, stirring after each addition, until the desired bright green hue is reached.

   Time: PT5M

9. Jar and Cool

   Spoon the hot preserve into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and let cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate.

   Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

30

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0 g