Lavender Lemon Preserves
                                     (Makes 2 quarts)

                               For those of you lucky enough to have a lemon tree,
                                        here is a great way to use those lemons!

The lemons are steeped in a solution that creates a silk like texture, and makes for a heightened lemon flavor that adds a kick to most anything. In a pretty jar, it makes
a nice gift as well.
 

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Prick the skins of the lemons 5 or 6 times with a fork. Add to the boiling water and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut lemons lengthwise into quarters. In a bowl, mix the salt, sugar, garlic, and lavender. Start layering the lemon wedges in a wide-mouthed quart jar. Sprinkle each layer lightly with the salt/sugar/garlic/lavender mixture. Press down gently on the lemons and pour in enough olive oil to cover them by 1/2 inch. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 days or up to one month before using. Store in refrigerator.
(**If lavender salt and lavender sugar are used, omit the ground lavender).

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