2 cinnamon sticks. 2 bay leaves. 8 whole cloves. Juice of 2 large and heavy lemons, seeded, divided. Pack the equivalent of 1 lemon into each jar, and pack down with a spoon.

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Add a pinch of salt then, with motor running, gradually add lemon juice and process to just combine (do not overprocess or mixture may split). Strain through a coarse sieve onto biscuit base, reduce ...