Smita

Not just another Lemon tree.
From the citrus family , this one is the calamondin tree, I think the fruit is also called calamansi, narangi and a few other names.
When you get such a big bounty you have to think beyond “When life gives you lemons ,make lemonade.”
My parents have this beauty in their garden. It’s always a joint effort of theirs - picking the fruit carefully so nothing goes to waste, bottling the juice, making squash, slicing it and making candied fruit, a variety of jams and marmalades and a delicious pickle too.
Last month I was lucky to get a big batch of fresh fruit, which I stored away . I have realized the shelf life increases by keeping them whole . I am so happy I did because many days later I was given a delicious cake recipe to try.
Total hit, but that used up only 8-10 of them.
I was left with many more. I had been seeing time and again on IG people showing marmalade and pickles till one day I saw a detailed recipe, with a nostalgic story and explained in the most calm yet precise manner. The science behind the pectin and gel took me back to food science class in college. Thank you @maroofculmen this recipe is now going to be written in my book too.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFAxf2Ay1mz/?igsh=MTVsbmNrNzk0cGk1eg==

I had to try and the result is a few bottles of absolute JOY
A toast slathered with salted butter and a nice dollop of marmalade and you are transported to another world.
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