What to do with Lemons (Zesting, Juicing, Freezing)
Total Time
15 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(21)
Ingredients
20 servings
- 10 large lemons
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Preparation
Step 1
Freezing Lemon Slices: Rinse, pat dry and slice whole lemons into rings. Arrange them on a parchment or plastic wrap-lined baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the slices to a freezer safe bag and freeze up to 3 months.
Step 2
Freezing Lemon Zest: Before juicing remaining lemons, zest them. Be sure to remove only Zest (yellow outer skin) and not the bitter white pith beneath. Transfer zest to a freezer safe container or a mason jar with lid (loosely packed). Scoop it out and use in any recipe that calls for lemon zest.
Step 3
To Make Lemon Juice: Cut zested lemons in half and use a lemon juicer to squeeze out the juice. Store fresh juice in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Step 4
To Freeze Lemon Juice: Pour lemon juice into an ice tray and freeze. Once frozen, ice cubes can be transferred to freezer safe ziploc bag and stored in the freezer up to 3 months.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Use frozen lemon slices in summer and winter drinks.
Lemon zest is so healthy and freezes beautifully.
Fresh squeezed lemon juice will keep in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks before it loses its vibrance and freshness. Keep it in a glass mason jar and use in salsas, drinks or any recipe that calls for lemon juice.
Lemon juice can be frozen for 3 months or even longer in a deep freezer. Add frozen lemon juice cubes to Lemonade, morning lemon water, or any recipe that calls for lemon juice.
