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Lemon delicious
Heat the oven to 180°C and butter a 1.5 litre baking dish. Boil a kettle and find a roasting tin the dish fits in.
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How long does Lemon delicious take?
1 hr 5 min all in — 20 min prep, 45 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Mixing bowl, Baking tray.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
200 g (caster) of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Lemons → Limes, or passionfruit pulp with some lemon juice. Lime works as it is. Passionfruit needs lemon juice alongside for enough acid to set the sauce.
What should I watch for?
Lift the tin out slowly and level; the water is close to boiling.
Any tips from this recipe?
Meyer lemons give a softer, more floral sauce. Use a little less sugar with them. Individual ramekins take 25 to 30 minutes in the same water bath.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.