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Safe ways to use lemons whole past its expiration date

Lemonade

Lemonade

Refreshing lemonade made with expired lemons that are still safe to consume

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
5 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 lemons, whole (past expiration date but still safe to consume)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a pitcher.
  2. 2. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3. Pour the sugar water into the pitcher with the lemon juice and stir well.
  4. 4. Add ice cubes to individual glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice.
  5. 5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

Delicious roasted chicken with a tangy lemon garlic flavor using expired lemons that are still safe to consume

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
60 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
  • 2 lemons, whole (past expiration date but still safe to consume)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 2. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
  4. 4. Cut one lemon into thin slices, and squeeze the juice of the other lemon into the garlic mixture.
  5. 5. Rub the garlic mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
  6. 6. Place the lemon slices inside the chicken cavity.
  7. 7. Tie the chicken legs together using kitchen twine and place the chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
  8. 8. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. 9. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  10. 10. Serve the lemon garlic roasted chicken with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Lemon Whole Tart

Lemon Whole Tart

A tangy and refreshing lemon tart made with slightly expired lemons that are still safe to consume

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
40 minutes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 4 whole lemons
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pre-made pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Slice the lemons into thin rounds, removing any seeds.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced lemons and sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the lemons become soft and the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the lemon mixture, stirring constantly.
  5. Place the pre-made pie crust in a 9-inch tart pan. Pour the lemon mixture into the crust.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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