Lemons – Amalfi

We are excited to have Amalfi lemons this week. Grown on the Italian Amalfi coast they are definitely the queen of lemons these unusually large and fragrant fruit are grown on cliff-side terraces. Here, the groves have long played an important role in preventing landslips, and the harvest is done by hand.

The lemons are heavy with juice, knobbly and pointed, with an intense fragrance and a balance of acidity; some like to eat them raw, like oranges. These amazing lemons are harvested between March and July.

Because they’re unwaxed, Amalfi lemons are ideal for recipes which call for lemon zest or peel. They are perfect for making homemade Limoncello.