Too Many Lemons? Preserve Lemons 4 Ways!

You've got a bag full of lemons and you don't want to waste them so preserve them!
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How To Preserve Lemons
The first thing you can do is store them correctly by placing them in a zip loc bag. Remove as much air as possible then zip them up.
Tip #1.
Make sure to buy organic lemons. Zest them into a mason jar and be sure not to pack it down. You want the zest to be light and fluffy so that when you go to use it, you can easily scoop out a pinch. The zest should keep frozen for 3 to 4 weeks.
If you want to keep the lemon whole after zesting, you can wrap it tightly in saran wrap and then place it in the fridge for 1 to 3 days. Lemon zest which contains the lemon oils has 5 to 10 times more vitamins than the juice!
You can add the zest to just about anything: on top of your salad, on veggies, chicken, pasta, oatmeal, and more. I put about a teaspoon of it in my smoothies!
Tip # 2.
Juice the lemons by putting the juice in an ice cube tray. The cubes in my tray hold 2 Tablespoons each. Feel free to fill them full or even half full depending on your needs. I used a lemon press to get the juice out. You can also use a reamer or even an electric juicer which comes in handy when juicing a lot of lemons. After the lemon cubes become frozen, place them in a zip loc bag.
You can use lemon juice in many recipes. Here is my playlist of Lemon recipes you can use: • Lemon Recipes
Tip # 3
You can slice lemons and place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Once frozen you can place the slices in a zip loc bag for at least 3 to 4 months if they are stored properly and even longer though they might lose some of their flavor.
Lemon slices can be used in a variety of dishes like chicken and fish. They can also be used in drinks like tea, margaritas, lemonade etc.
Tip # 4
Preserve lemons (called cured lemons or lacto-fermented) with salt. Take a whole lemon and slice it lengthwise but not all the way through so that the lemon stays in one piece. Add about 1 Tbsp of salt to each lemon, sprinkling the salt on the inside of the lemon. Place the lemons in a quart size mason jar until it is jammed full. Then add water to the jar until they are fully submerged. Add any seasonings you wish to the jar. I added some whole peppercorns and 1 bay leaf. Then place the lid on the jar and set the jar on the counter for 3 to 4 weeks. Yes you heard that right, 3 to 4 weeks. After that time, you can use the lemon peel in many recipes like pasta, fish etc. Just remember to rinse the salt off the lemons prior to use. Then slice the lemons where you separate the peel from the flesh. Then slice up the peel which is the part you will use. It will be tender and flavorful.
Bonus Tip:
Place any left over lemon halves in a microwave safe dish with about 1 cup of water. Heat on high heat for 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and then wipe out your microwave with a towel. It will be easy to remove any grime and will smell amazing!
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[@victoriablanc761]

we slice our lemons and dehydrate them. we bag them up and use them in teas. Some of the dried slices get ground in the blender with sugar to make sweetened lemon powder. I do the salt in the jar also but we only use the peels for that. use a veg peeler to get strips of peel, then layer a jar with salt and peels till full. vacuum seal the jar. the rest of the lemon gets pulsed in the blender and we water bath can that. We are super limited on freezer space so all of our preserve methods are shelf stable. hope this helps someone.

[@MsTygame]

Thank you!

[@MsTygame]

@victoriablanc761 do you peel the lemon before dehydrating?

[@CleeinMontana]

A tip I’ve learned ... soak your non organic vegetables & fruit in baking soda water for five minutes or so. I sprinkle a few tablespoons in warm water to dissolve then add some cool water. Rinse well. It removes/dissolves the pesticides, etc. Let air dry and store or eat. I actually do this to all my fruits and veggies. Especially my strawberries! Robin, you are a wonder to us all!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thank you Laurie for your tip! That will help everyone.

[@norman-gregory]

Greetings...thank you for your knowledge. I like what you have forwarded.

[@sheelafangamar7154]

Hi that's a very very gd idea thanks very much

[@sailorgirl2017]

LOL... Oh I miss Meyer Lemons! My neighbour in California had a tree that was prolific. Each week I headed over with my wicker basket and picked my week's worth. When I moved back to Canada she looked into mailing me a box but it was going to cost a fortune! LOL.. They make the best Lemon Drop Martinis!!!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Meyer lemons are so good!

[@rheahayes3149]

I LOOKED UP THE VITAMINS/MINERALS IN LEMON PEEL & IM NEVER WASTING ANOTHER LEMON PEEL!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION❣️CHEERS 🇨🇦

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Yes, there are more vitamins and minerals in the peel than in the juice!

[@kt65199]

how do you eat the peel

[@shineon651]

@@kt65199with lots of sugar or honey. Lol. I made lemon peel candy and both kids and grandparents asked for a jar. So I’ll be trying to preserve a batch in sugar and cinnamon. 🤷‍♀️

[@Sushihunter250]

Thanks for this! I have a bad habit of buying Lemons & Limes just to have on hand in case I might need one. Problem is I don't use them very often and they usually end up going bad in the bottom of the fridge. Once they get to the stage where I won't use them, I throw them into a freezer ziplock bag and keep them in the freezer. Why would I freeze Lemons that I'm not planning to use? Glad you asked! If I'm expecting company, I will pull a bunch of Lemons & Limes from the freezer and throw them in a pot on the stove, add some cinnamon and water and bring them to a slow boil. Makes the place smell amazing!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Great tip Jim! Thanks for sharing!

[@dianawashington7509]

Wonderful video! To add another tip- I put lemon peels (or orange peels) into white cleaning vinegar for surface cleaning around the house. Fill a jar with peels (or what you have) fill jar with the vinegar, let sit a few weeks. Strain the peels. I do the same with olive oil (not my good stuff) haha. Lemon- or orange- peels into a jar, pour oil over & let sit a few weeks. If using fresh peels, you may want to burp the jar daily for several days or you’ll end up with a huge mess like I did. 😊

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hey, thanks for the cool tips! I'll make sure to give them a shot and hopefully avoid any messy mishaps.

[@RobinDuranMcBride]

Thank you! I have a glut of lemons right now and really needed this!

[@srobinson157]

Plain,simple and to the point ! Thank you 👍

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@goodfriend6428]

A wonderful, practical presentation that carries with it a friendly aroma. Thank you!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sanjida_hasan]

This is so helpful. Thanks

[@kerrim1986]

I love this, can you please do more preserving recipes?

[@erosamuk]

Robin Rocks!! 👍🏼👍🏼😊

[@HasinaMustafa]

Nice lemon preserving video! Thanks for sharing

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thanks for visiting!

[@kyragd2009]

Thanks for those awesome tips

[@lauralutz4538]

Thanks, Robin! Excellent tips!🌸

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are so welcome!

[@inproper3952]

Great vlog! I always wondered what to do with extra lemons, usually I will make homemade lemonade which is so delicious! Thank you!!!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are so welcome! Always glad to help!

[@courtneyandrews2319]

Great ideas Robin! Thanks for sharing!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Courtney!

[@steveweippert6170]

Come on! To many lemons = limoncello!!! Yum. 🍋🍋🍋

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Yes too many lemons = limoncello! Another great thing to make!

[@EG-cf6ze]

Great tips. I used to throw the lemons out cause they wouldn't last but will now incorporate all of your ideas to avoid wastage. Thanks heaps.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are very welcome EG! So glad my video has helped you out! Thanks for letting me know!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I love lemons very much. Those are great ideas. Cheers, Robin!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Glad you like them Dwayne!! And they are so good for you! Have a good one!

[@bewareYTcensors]

So very happy I found you!🍋

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Welcome!!

[@theartisticurbanhomesteade4177]

Thank you for these tips. I buy bags of lemons and now I know what to do with them 😁🍋🍋

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are so welcome!

[@lordbarristertimsh8050]

I loved that tip on how to freshen up the microwave with lemons! I used it, and it worked wonderfully!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know about your experience!

[@lordbarristertimsh8050]

@@RockinRobinCooks You are most welcome.

[@phyllisprescott792]

Great ideas thankyou

[@deliciousfoodmina8273]

L 207 super video , thank you for sharing. Have a great time. Greetings from Germany

[@patmcn8904]

Thanks great recipe

[@loridennis2989]

That's wonderful!!!!! ❤🍋

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thank you!

[@minakshiupadhyaya7496]

Amazing tips !!👌 👏

[@judithspargo7845]

Thank you!!

[@turtlesilk]

Very timely! The lemons on my dwarf meyer lemon tree have all ripened at once and I’ve been wanting to try making preserved lemons. Of course, my favorite thing to do with lemons is your lemon ice cream recipe. I’m afraid that doesn’t last very long in my freezer, though!

[@kt65199]

lemon ice cream ? I must have to try. I love lemons . do you have the recipe for it please ??

[@denisewilson4703]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@tamarapurplesweetgrassmacg1175]

Thanks and have a great Day.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thanks! You too, have an awesome day ahead!

[@jema9735]

Great!!! info!!!

[@user-pb4jb5jk5t]

Nice .. wonderful wayslemon

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mirian593]

Great tips

[@parahjapheth7920]

And I loved it.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thanks Parah!

[@Sebastopolmark]

All GREAT stuff Robin. I made the Creamy Lemon Cauliflower Gnocchi recipe and that is one that I make every few months. Thanks! !! !!! Lets have a few mexican recipes. The old family ones that we don't get in the restaurant. Stay safe and healthy.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I love that creamy lemon cauliflower gnocchi recipe so much also! I'll keep your request in mind! My best to you!

[@rheahayes3149]

THANK YOU FOR THESE VERY HELPFUL, USEFUL TIPS!!! LEMONS ARE EXPENSIVE IN CANADA,... WASTE NOT, WANT NOT. CHEERS FROM CANADA 🇨🇦

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are so welcome!

[@heathermatthews7422]

Gratitude 😊

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your support and I'm grateful to have you as a viewer.

[@kuwaikuwait5166]

excellent recepie cheers

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@monicamaarman776]

Thanku so much very useful tip I used throw away peels ...amazing dear...monica from cape town

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Monica, glad you found my video helpful!

[@ssnydess6787]

Good ideas, but I make lemon ice cubes out of my lemon tree fruits. Just get some organic eggs and after they are eaten, use those clear plastic trays as molds for casting the lemons into lemon cubes and string in a freezer baggie.

[@sandraburke1258]

Candied lemon peel using those Salted/rinsed pieces, just dip into sugared water let harden and then if you choose sprinkle a bit more sugar on them. These actually are quite PRICEY buying in a store.

[@kaepeach7588]

The idea of preserving the lemons in a mason jar with spices, etc sounds lie a great idea, but what happens when the gasses build up and the top of the jar puckers outwardly? Wouldn't it be wiser to use a fermenting jar? I don't know and am asking for a bit of advice as I don't want an exploding mason jar as I was leery to open mine when the mason jar lid appeared to have a pressure under it. I have followed techniques like this demo in RR's videa and encountered the same outcome. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you. Respectfully posted 😄

[@dexd7260]

I m your subscriber.from ATL USA

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Welcome to my channel Dex!

[@loresemorgan1787]

Very good ideas

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@trladams78]

Thanks Robin!💐🙋🏽🤗💜 I recently had to throw out a bunch of lemons, because they'd gotten hard as rocks, when I left them on the counter, in the fruit basket🍋🍋🍋

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Oh no! Glad to be of help!

[@rosiemoore6903]

@@RockinRobinCooks no

[@cmaggie5748]

Their still good. But I get same thing. Grew up w a big lemon tree in yard I eat them as oranges.

[@beverleeperezgeorgette1951]

Great ideas

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Glad you like them! Thanks Beverlee!

[@OleensEmbroidery]

Good video. Good tips.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@margaretmccarty6743]

I love the video. But if you don't use the pulp for fermenting why not ferment the peels after juicing.

[@Sundrop2204]

Omg these tips are sooo good! 👏☺️ Btw, with the last tip re fermenting the lemons, can I eat the lemon peel as they are once they’ve fermented without needing to add them to anything?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I don’t see why not!

[@bluemoon8268]

… absolutely … and the meat of the lemon is also delicious … don’t waist it … some people only use the juices of the lemons to ferment in, rather than adding water … if you do add water, make sure it is unclorinated, because chlorine can inhibit the fermentation process ..

[@limeykl]

I use the zest and juice then put the leftovers in water which makes a nice lemon flavored water..after that I cut the pieces and put them in the disposal or throw them on the plants..

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thanks for sharing! I throw some of my lemons down the garbage disposal to freshen it up also!

[@estheirhadassah1943]

Estheir from lndia (79 yrs) THNQ FOR THOSE VERY INTERESTING TIPS...VERY HELPFUL ! I BLESS U IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FROM INDIA. ESTHEIR.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thank you Estheir!

[@Phanonyoutube]

I first peel the lemon with a peeler and I add the peels in a little jar with plain water and I have lemon water to add to ice tea then I slice up the lemons and freeze them. If I was just using 1 or 2 lemons, I would squeeze out all the juice then I place the lemons that I squeeze in a bowl with plain water and I use a fork to mash it. I let the lemon sit in the water and have lemon water that way.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thanks for sharing!

[@anitawaddell6417]

@rockinrobin could you tell me once the lemons have gotten totally hard but don’t know what to do thx you

[@terrymoore565]

Keep lemons in vegetable drawer free of any container, just loose, they will last a month atleast.

[@jupeter24]

But the outsides gets hard! Have to microwave them 20 s to get the juice out.

[@bomchicabee9563]

Great tips, thank you! Question: With the fermented lemons, you mention to eat the peel, but what can we do with the flesh?

[@sailorgirl2017]

Make sure to rinse the lemon first...you can eat the flesh, I don't like the texture or the flavour as much as the peel though, but in cooking a tagine or slow bake I think it would melt in and be fine.

[@ADAMTHEGREATNESS]

NICE VIDEO!!! Thank you. quick question, what kind of salt did you use?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I used the brand Real Salt. It’s just regular salt.

[@lauralutz4538]

Robbin to the rescue! Thanks so much. I happen to have bought a bag of beauties & am making lemonade, which I’m not crazy about.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Now you have some alternatives!

[@helenolskaya4798]

THIS IS MEEEE..🍊..ROBIN🌸..THANK YOU SO MUCH..IT IS VERY HELPFUL🍊..LEMONS..ARE MY FAVORITE..🍊🐝🍊🐝🍊🐝

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are so welcome!

[@samieramohamed2467]

Thank you.The only problem is we should not use plastic with acid.

[@saralakushwaha1180]

👍👍👍

[@joycebrady5551]

Robin, can I guess you do not zest the lemons before preserving in salt? Thanks for the great video.

[@marcellinodadon1103]

❤

[@bignatowski6880]

After salting and covering with water…..I left in pantry 😮 Are they ok to use since they were not refrigerated @rockin robin cooks

[@PAT95227]

You can freeze lemons!! I do it with mine

[@katthia1979]

Hi Robin. Can you teach me how to make a delicious wedge salad?...Greetings from Costa Rica

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thank you for the request Katthia!

[@katthia1979]

@@RockinRobinCooks Thank you Robin. Can’t wait to learn how to make it and the blue cheese dressing ☺️

[@waitwhat6056]

Lemons to clean the microwave works wonders. It's the only way I clean mine now.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Absolutely! I couldn't agree more!

[@jupeter24]

yea, excited to try this! I love the chef jokes! edit: so I imagine one could do this with limes, too?? This is life changing! How many times do I have ripe avocadoes, but no lime juice on hand to make fresh guac? haha.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Glad you like the silly jokes! Yes you can do this with limes as well. Fresh guac is the best! Hey if you would like to explore my Mexican recipes, here is a link. Guac goes great along with these! kzbin.info/aero/PL553F14121DBB9587

[@4supernatural]

Excellent thank you so much!!!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You're very welcome!

[@melissavender]

Great video! Question tho, how long will the lemon ice cubs last in the freezer? Once they are frozen, in an air-tight container or zip lock. 1-2 months? Or longer? Thanks!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I believe they will last in the freezer a good 3 to 4 months. Maybe longer.

[@bignatowski6880]

Do I leave the lemons in salt water once in refrigerator? Do I just rinse what I’m going to use?

[@mranderson5668]

can you freeze lemons??

[@janbriseno5895]

Where can I buy the Meyer lemones tree?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I bought mine at a local nursery.

[@joes5695]

I got kidney stones from too much salt, so ill mis the salt one. But lemons are doing great stuff for the stones.

[@cindygreen6900]

I didn't see anything for freeze drying or dehydrating

[@MichElle-zc9tu]

My little riddle “What did 1 date say to the other?” Answer : Let’s have a date. / Rockin’ Robin, thank you for your very useful tips.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Good one! Thanks for stopping in!

[@reneeubry9065]

Don’t like the rine or the oil but someone else puts them in the fruit dryer and the will work for me.

[@outingsforoldladieswhoaren7664]

You did not cut the ends off of the lemons before preserving them in the salt. It is important to do that so that the ends, which carry the largest amounts of bacteria, are excluded from the preservation process.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I appreciate the comment. I love how we can all learn from each other.

[@Waterplanening]

In Soutern Mexico we have zero lemons, only limes! Can one use limes in your suggestions?!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I don't see why not! Thanks for stopping in.

[@heatherlinnett5105]

What kind of salt please

[@AmyRector]

I used pink salt.

[@sneezln]

your sweet

[@patschramm8116]

Where do I find the recipe for lemony ice cream?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Here is the link for my lemon ice cream. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2a7pYCBeb2WeJI you can search for any recipe on my channel. Type in Rockin Robin cooks plus the recipe.

[@susantaylor8507]

I have a box of limes to preserve

[@RockinRobinCooks]

This should work great for limes too.

[@kalipress4338]

Who knew,,,,

[@aljezur07]

Thank you🙂 (thank you for the joke two😁)

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@danr5239]

Riddle me this Batman… if they stay fresher Ziploc bags why at the store do they sell them in mesh bags were clearly you have access to the air?

[@DickLong-ox1qf]

They will lose hydration

[@lolitabonita08]

excellent information but i hate hate the background music..

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@PiscesMoon2You]

Couldn't you just juice the skin on lemons then just preserve the peels? Seems simpler.

[@glendamartin8424]

Thank you, I am a new subscriber and inspired to make the most of my favorite fruit, Lemons !

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thanks for subbing! I hope you’ll check out my other videos too!