Don't Toss Leftover Lemons When You Could Make A Comforting Treat Instead

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Don't Toss Leftover Lemons When You Could Make A Comforting Treat Instead By Maria Scinto Aug. 29, 2025 2:20 pm EST

Even if life gives you lemons by the bushel, there's no reason you should ever have to throw them out. There's so much you can do with this most versatile of fruits — of course, you can make lemonade, it's traditional with fish , and lemon juice can even be used to flavor popcorn . Even if you're in full fall flavor mode, lemon juice is still a star ingredient. It's well-known to work wonders in apple pie , and YES! Apple's culinary consultant, Caroline Fey, says it can do the same for apple butter.

"Lemon juice is traditionally used in making apple butter because it helps to brighten the flavors of the butter and balance the swee