# Moroccan Lemons

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* - 4
  - 
  - Lemons (organic)
* - 400
  - ml
  - Water
* - 8
  - Tbsp.
  - Salt
* - 20
  - 
  - Peppercorns
* - 12
  - 
  - Bay leaves
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1. Step

    Scrub and rinse the lemons under hot water until clean.

1. Step

    Cut into slices or halves or use whole. When using whole, make multiple cuts at the ends to enable the salt to enter the fruit.

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    Use 1 Tbsp. of salt for each lemon and rub in thoroughly to allow the salt to be absorbed by the fruit.

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    Tightly fill a glass with lemons, bay leaf and pepper corns and add another Tbsp. of salt at the end.

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    Boil water and fill up each glass with the hot water until almost full leaving little space for air to remain.

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    Add a dash of lemon or orange juice and let the glass cool down.

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    After cooling, store the glass in a refrigerator or cool spot and turn the glass every day for about two weeks before using.
    The lemons should be preserved for 2 to 3 months.