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Jacqueline’s Lemon Preserves: Week 3
Abby said it was fine to leave seeds in, so I did. They will become soft and edible, I suppose. But I have accidentally eaten fresh lemon seeds before, and biting into that crunchy bitterness is not a pleasant experience.
