Buddha’s Hand fruit is in the citron family. It’s shaped like hands in prayer/meditation.
Let’s do it:
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2 pounds Buddha’s hand, rinsed
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1 hand of ginger (about the size of your hand), peeled
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5 cups turbinado sugar
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1 teaspoon Celtic or Himalayan salt
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4 lemons or limes
Using a sharp knife, thinly shave the Buddha’s hand and ginger, from the tips down to the palm. Transfer the slices to a large saucepan and cover with 6 cups water.
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to low simmer cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
Add in sugar and salt. and the zest two of the lemons and the lemon juice.
Cook, stirring every 4 minutes for 20 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow to come to room temperature. Then transfer the marmalade to glass jars and seal. Refrigerate. Enjoy!