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Home » Larder Basics » Super Easy Spiced Lemons For Tea

Super Easy Spiced Lemons For Tea

Author: Karon Grieve Published : March 2014

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spiced tea lemons
spiced tea lemons
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These super easy spiced lemons for tea make a great wee foodie gift for anyone who loves lemon with their tea. They really liven up your favourite cuppa!

spiced tea lemons

It is Mothering Sunday here in the UK this weekend. A day I always looked forward to as I loved spoiling my Mum with her favourite Spring flowers.

Daffodils picked from the garden, and making her a homemade gift. Very often something tasty from the kitchen like these delightful Spiced Tea Lemons.

As my Mum died in November 2012 this will be my second Mothers Day without her. And although I feel her loss each and every day, on this special one my heart is almost in pieces. I think back on all those Mothers Days of the past and all the smiles and ‘Oh you shouldn’t have’ when handing over gifts.

jar of lemons

Perfect for tea drinkers

I thought of Mum when I came up with this recipe for Spiced Tea Lemons. You see my Mum was an avid tea drinker. A Tea Jenny as we say here in Scotland.

Even though she liked hers on an everyday basis just with milk, as a special treat she would make herself some lemon tea and use her favourite china.

She would sweeten her lemon tea with honey. I always remember that it looked so pretty and golden in the cup.

lemons on board

Ingredients

  • 4 unwaxed lemons (if you can’t get unwaxed ones then just give them a good scrub in hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly then dry)
  • 200g/7 oz sugar
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 black pepper corns
  • Water
cutting lemons into shapes

How to make tea lemons

  • Cut the lemons to about 5mm/1/4 “ slices, you don’t want them any thinner than this or they will fall apart when cooking.
  • Put the lemons in a small pan and just cover with water and bring to the boil, lower the temperature and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Drain the lemons and set aside.
  • Make the spiced syrup by bringing 400ml/14 fl oz water and the sugar and spices to a boil for 10 minutes.
  • Add the drained lemon slices to the syrup, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Scoop out the lemon and put it into sterilised jars adding the star anise for decoration and topping with the spiced syrup.
simmering in pan with spices

How much will this make?

This recipe will make 2 small jars of spiced tea lemons. Simply double up the recipe if you want to make more.

top down shot of spiced lemon in tea cup

How long will it keep?

The lemons will keep for 6 months unopened in a cool dark place.

Once opened store in fridge and use within two weeks.

close up of tea and lemon

How to serve spiced tea lemons

To use the Spiced Tea Lemons simply place a slice of the lemon in a cup of good quality tea and add a teaspoon of the spiced syrup to sweeten and add some zap to the brew.

jar with ribbon tie and lemon at side
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Looking for more quick and easy lemon recipes? Then check these out before you go;

Luscious lemons preserved in oil

Quick and easy preserved lemons

Homemade lemon curd

Super quick almost instant lemoncello liqueur

Lemon Ice cream with lemoncello

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spiced tea lemons

Spiced Tea Lemons

Karon Grieve
perfect for jazzing up your favourite tea and a great foodie gift too
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course preserves
Cuisine British
Servings 12 servings
Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 lemons if you can’t get unwaxed ones then just give them a good scrub in hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly then dry
  • 200 g sugar
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 black pepper corns
  • Water

Instructions
 

  • Cut the lemons to about 5mm/1/4 “ slices, you don’t want them any thinner than this or they will fall apart when cooking.
  • Put the lemons in a small pan and just cover with water and bring to the boil, lower the temperature and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Drain the lemons and set aside.
  • Make the spiced syrup by bringing 400ml/14 fl oz water and the sugar and spices to a boil for 10 minutes.
  • Add the drained lemon slices to the syrup, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Scoop out the lemon and put it into sterilised jars adding the star anise for decoration and topping with the spiced syrup.
  • Pop on the lids and store your Spiced Tea Lemons in the fridge for up to 3 weeks once opened.

Notes

Store in the fridge once opened and use within 3 weeks
Just add a slice of the spiced tea lemons and a little of the syrup to a cup of tea

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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