Candying limes. Worth it?

[cteavin]

I bought an abundance of limes to make salsa verde and lime curd. I have about a kilo left and I'm not sure what to do with them. My go to is to preserve leftover citrus in sugar syrup, but the peels are so thin I'm not sure how to proceed. With lemons and oranges, I blanch them five or six times to remove the bitterness in the pith, but these skins are so thin I don't know if that's necessary. Thoughts?

 

Moreover, I can't think of anything I've made that calls for candied lime. 

 

Any thoughts on candying limes or on what else to do with them? 

[Katie Meadow]

On 11/11/2024 at 5:11 AM, cteavin said:

I bought an abundance of limes to make salsa verde and lime curd. I have about a kilo left and I'm not sure what to do with them. My go to is to preserve leftover citrus in sugar syrup, but the peels are so thin I'm not sure how to proceed. With lemons and oranges, I blanch them five or six times to remove the bitterness in the pith, but these skins are so thin I don't know if that's necessary. Thoughts?

 

Moreover, I can't think of anything I've made that calls for candied lime. 

 

Any thoughts on candying limes or on what else to do with them? 

Me? I would make lime marmalade. And maybe instead of lemons you could preserve limes with salt? I haven't seen that done, but why wouldn't it be good for something? What about a lime pickle if you like Indian dahl or curries? 

[cteavin]

Oh, lime pickles are a good idea. I've been thinking sweets but savory is an option. Thanks. 

[FrogPrincesse]

When I have an excess of limes I use their juice in cocktails. Margaritas, daiquiris, etc. Infinite options.

 

 

[lemniscate]

I've made this Superjuice using the whole lime (I don't bother to zest limes due to thinness of peel) and it's really good and keeps forever.  The only trick is getting citric and malic acid, easy for me via Amazon here.  Not sure about Japan.

A good knife and strong blender is really the only equipment needed.

[TdeV]

5 minutes ago, lemniscate said:

I've made this Superjuice using the whole lime (I don't bother to zest limes due to thinness of peel) and it's really good and keeps forever.  The only trick is getting citric and malic acid, easy for me via Amazon here.  Not sure about Japan.

A good knife and strong blender is really the only equipment needed.

 

Online it says juice keeps for one week. Do you keep it longer?

[lemniscate]

3 minutes ago, TdeV said:

 

Online it says juice keeps for one week. Do you keep it longer?

I do.  In the fridge.   Kept it until it was gone.   Many margaritas.