Instructions: Preheat the oven to 140?C/275?F/gas mark 1. Wash a 450g (1lb) jar, dry it well and put in the oven for 30 minutes.

Quarter 5 lemons keeping them attached at one end and rub salt into the cut sides of each. Pack into the jar, pressing down to squeeze them all in.

Squeeze the juice from 3 more lemons and pour in to the jar. The lemons must be completely covered, so squeeze more juice if needed. Cover with an airtight lid and keep for 1 week before using.

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