Lemon Mini Muffins

[KHP]

Does anyone know if in the Lemon Mini Muffins recipe (Issue 72, Dec 08) they are asking you to mince an entire lemon, peel and all (minus the seeds), or is it just the flesh/pulp? Thanks

[HomeCulinarian]

I'm guessing because I don't have the recipe in front of me, but I'm pretty sure they want lemon zest and lemon juice from the lemon. Zest is the outer yellow part of the peel, not the white fleshy part of the peel. I use a zester or a peeler to get the zest, then mince.
http://www.cuisineathome.com/main/videos/49-zesting.php

[BarbaraS]

Yes, actually it is saying to "mince a lemon, cut fruit into chunks, remove seeds, then pulse in a processor until the texture of oatmeal".

Then I guess you have to take 2 TBS of that.

Barbara

"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Then find someone whose life gave them vodka."

[labradors]

...and welcome to the forum, KHP! Enjoy the people, food and fun!

[HomeCulinarian]

Yes, welcome KHP! Sorry, forgot my manners!

I've never seen this use of a lemon before. Please do let us know how your mini lemon muffins turn out!

[Gourmet_Mom]

I can't wait to hear this review. They look sooo yummy, but I can't get past the idea of the bitter taste of the pith.

[Roxanne 21]

WELCOME KHP!!!

Now you hurry on back and let us know if these are worth making---

I "mince" the zest on my microplane grater.....works beautifully!!