Freezing Lemons + How I Use Them

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[@kateofee7216]

Another trick I find over the years when freezing lemons, is after washing them and drying them, is to put your lemons in the freezer whole for about an hour to an hour& half until they start to firm up but are still cut-able. When you go to slice them you won’t lose all of the lemon juice as you would if they weren’t frozen. This preserves the lemon juice in the slice for when you need it later.

[@RJRM85]

Put the peelings in a jar with white vinaigrette and store for 4 weeks… after that you’ ll have a great cleaning organic product that you can use for almost everything! Cleaning the fridge,the sink,bathroom,even your floor! Just put it on a spray bottle and mix halfway with water! It smells delicious and it’s a great sanitizer as well. I love it! You can also use orange or any other citrus fruit! Enjoy

[@norabulen5730]

This is such a life saver! I have thrown so many lemons away that I bought with good intentions. I will never loose another lemon. Thank you so much!

[@amarquardt5035]

Great idea to freeze the slices and zest! Can’t wait to start doing that! I love using lemons in stovetop potpourri or in my Little Dipper crockpot with water, fresh rosemary and some vanilla. No candles to worry about and it smells so fresh! Love you channel!!

[@daphnemiller5910]

You have the best tips, Nili. Love the idea of using a storage container lid, plastic bags, and the silicone mat for freezing the lemons.

[@jodunlap2955]

My sweet son got me an Excaliber dehydrator for Christmas so I've been dehydrating lemons and oranges for so many things, but in my tea it's out of this world. Never knew you could freeze them. I'll give that a try, too. Thanks for all the great videos. I'm so excited for the new baby, and the girls lovin on their little bro... Can't wait!!!

[@rogerholloway8498]

After I zest my lemons, I like to use a regular veggie peeler to finish removing the rind, it works very well for me! Thanks for the good ideas today!

[@vivalarica]

Great idea about zesting & slicing to freeze! That’s awesome! Thanks for the ideas & video!

[@Banagal]

I absolutely LOVE lemons! I'll be freezing them from now on. Thank you:)

[@jkabholat]

Hi Nili I just took a bag of lemons deseeded and sliced them and then put them in my dehydrator. After they were dried I “whizzed” them in a blender sealed them in a mason jar for storage. Have used the powder in several different dishes and it truly brightens up the flavor.

[@IndigoNili]

Delicious!

[@jodunlap2955]

That is a GREAT idea. I'll be trying that for sure. Thank you for the tip!

[@tlsnana9539]

Sounds like another good idea. I used to have s dehydrator. Hmm. How would it be for lemonade?

[@debbiehaythe102]

Loved you way of keeping lemons.

[@SweetlyHome]

I've sadly wasted far too many lemons because I haven't used them in time. Thank you so much for this! 🍋

[@rosiahahmad9057]

Alhamdulillah. Great idea. Kulit lemon, anda boleh hiris2 halus dan masukkan ke dalam botol bersama madu/honey.Simpan dalam freezer dan selepas seminggu, kulit lemon akan lembut dan sedap untuk dibuat minuman .Tambah air panas atau sejuk dan minum bersama kulit lemon tersebut.

[@mzh-vw5ho]

I freeze the lemons whole. When you need them, defrost. They become very juicy, easy to get juice out. You get much more after they have been frozen. You can zest before freezing or while still frozen.

[@andybrooker404]

If you freeze small bits can you use them as ice cubes

[@lesliegrier1058]

Do you wash them before freezing?

[@mzh-vw5ho]

@@lesliegrier1058 yes wash thoroughly. I've also begun freezing them in wedges so can use just what I want.

[@garrett6064]

Thanks.

[@seekwisdom5102]

I don’t know what I did wrong, but tried to freeze a whole lime and it turned bitter after defrosted

[@ladyflimflam]

Add your lemon peels to vinegar to make a lovely cleaning vinegar that is a great degreaser. If you have a garbage disposal citrus peels are great for freshening them. Throw peels and water into a small crockpot and set it on low with the lid off to make an air freshener, add a little dried rosemary to that. You will need to add water periodically. Use a peeler to take the rind off in thinner slices and candy it. Then melt some dark chocolate and enrobe your candied lemon peel for a yummy candy treat. Grind the peel up in your food processor and add to sugar and oil for a sugar scrub that will wake you up in the morning.

[@brookewitham2978]

Do you use the white and yellow part of the peel to make your vinegar

[@lindaparker6102]

Great tips ! Thank you !

[@sheilaperl4155]

Thank you, Nili, I usually freeze the zest but I have never frozen lemon slices!! Now, I will!! :D

[@JaneDoe-ti9fr]

The zest grated is great in a foot soak the lemon oil is good for the dry feet👍

[@shartman2150]

Nili, if you have a disposal you could save the peels in the freezer to freshen it. Or compost them if you're into that.

[@BrendaC-cf7td]

Hi, you can put the peel in vinegar . So good on salad. Or put some peel in oil. For furniture polish.

[@tlsnana9539]

I never thought of doing that. I usually squeeze into skinny ice cube trays and use lemon in tea. You’re brilliant. Thank you. By the way, I bet your home smells great when you do this. I think I’d throw a couple of skins into the garbage disposal, too, for freshness. I don’t have one but would if I did . . . have one. 😊

[@aliceadler4569]

Great idea!!! Thanks!!! How did you like the new knife???

[@ldaskam]

Thanks for the tips! I need to do this next time I buy a bag of lemons.

[@lblake5653]

A family friend let me pick all the lemons I wanted off her trees. I got like almost 10 bags. I gave some away and froze mist of thd rest. I now have Lenin's for a year or more. I juice them, save the seeds,clean my meat with the peels in water,cook with them...lemon pepper chicken and going to attempt to make marmalade when I go back for more fresh ones.

[@MyTnb]

What a great idea

[@marissashelley2362]

Dehydrate the peels & turn them into lemon powder for cooking.

[@AtHomewithSusana]

Great Video!

[@gwmattos]

I use the oils to clean and restore the tile in the shower and the glass shower door a and tub.

[@oz9680]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@yukonjack.]

The seeds are also loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants along with salicylic acid which is the main ingredient in Aspirin for natural pain relief.✌

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Yes, squeeze ( juicer) lemon, ginger (now also ) lime. Pour a shot glass in a 16 oz water on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. I'm looking to freeze the whole lemon.

[@chosenvon]

Thanks great video

[@marygrech1837]

You can allso peal them dry them usually I do in summer so I put them under the sun 2 to 3 days they get dry quickly and put them in a jar or back I put them in salads cakes bisciuts ect they are very nice

[@chrisjones-rd9ht]

Thanks for this video. No more money in the garbage on rotten lemons

[@MyTableofThree]

Great idea! I have never thought about freezer some for smoothies.

[@karenhalus9506]

Use the peels in your garbage disposal it freshens it up, also water + Lemmon in the microwave too.

[@mariawallace4956]

Do you have to peel the skin if you intend to add them to cups of water or roasted whole chickens?

[@butchjohnson8362]

Thanks. I was not sure how to freeze and use lemons. I froze whole lemons and couldn’t figure out how to use them. Always thoroughly wash the lemons if you’re using the zest.

[@IndigoNili]

Yes, I should have mentioned that I cleaned them thoroughly beforehand 🙂

[@joanna6588]

Yes, I have seen you can freeze whole lemons. Just grate what you need and add to dish.

[@hennagal7360]

Mmmm clever - lemon marmalade 🌻

[@Gggls844]

Can you use them for pies and cakes when frozen

[@IsabellG964]

I usually freeze the lemon peels, and use them for making tea, I just boil the water and pop in a couple of peels for about 1minute and then take them out and put some honey or sugar. I have never tried to freeze the lemons I will try it next time.

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

I thought that it was the white pith that was the bitter part not the yellow. The yellow is the part that you zest.

[@k.holland7011]

Is what I've always thought also. Use the yellow, avoid the white.

[@carolhether]

K. Holland www.organicolivia.com/2017/02/why-you-should-eat-the-white-part-pith-of-citrus-fruit/

[@thedomestead3546]

She got it backwards but its ok. There is benefits for both,but the bitterness is mainly from the bioflavinoids in the pith or white part between the flesh and the yellow rind of the lemon.

[@pumpkinpie7254]

I have a mini fridge ( freezer space is limited ) ... Absolutely always keep lemons and limes on hand mostly for ice water, use also with salmon dishes and other things ... I also give my lemons and limes a lil bath w/luke warm water and vinegar, allow them to sit in a special tub, give em a scrubbing with a vegetable brush and cut into wedges ... For the life of me, I can't understand why they get freezer burn when I'm storing them in storage freezer bags ???

[@lakeyhandy1354]

Use a couple slices of the lemon peels to put in the garbage disposal at night after you clean kitchen.

[@MiaCulpa]

Nili, have you had issues with your zest getting a freezer burn taste storing it that way? Or do you just use it up so quickly it doesn't have the time to develop that? Last time I froze some, the last of it had been in the freezer for at least 6 months and when I pulled it out to use it, it was just 'off' tasting, so I needed to run to the store for fresh lemon. I stored it in a ziplock bag and thought maybe it was because the air had gotten in. Do you do your zest like your lemons? Freezing before storing I mean? Or do you just put it in that container and pop it in the freezer? The only thing I know of you could use lemon peels for is lemon extract. I've done that and it works really well, but you'd have to use a peeler on them instead of the knife as you want none of the pith in it. Just put it in a bottle, pour some vodka over it and let it set there for a couple months before using it. It's great! You could dehydrate it as well...lemon powder is great to add to spice blends and the like, but I've never done that myself, so I don't know for sure how it would work. Another terrific video. Thanks!!

[@lauradavis3559]

I freeze lemons, limes and oranges; slices and a little bit of juice. I just can't use a whole bag before they start going bad.

[@tovahdambrosio9671]

I'm still watching the video. But I do have a question. Since you didn't exist the rinds this time, Did you use them to make Limoncello? Love your videos! ÷ so glad I found your postings during an instant pot search.

[@sergeantsunshineministries]

What is lemonzello?

[@loriroski6693]

If you do all this which is great way to using it ,but if it’s not organic you will not detoxing your body , use only organic lemon for zest or drinking in your water or smoothies

[@cuddlemymicky]

Do you clean the lemons before freexing?

[@IndigoNili]

Yes, I should have mentioned that... I cleaned them thoroughly 🙂

[@tericar9604]

use them to make homemade fruit pectin for canning

[@asubhransua]

Make limoncello with peel

[@esb143]

I just freeze them whole and when I need slices I’ll cut off what I need with a bread knife

[@Bettebet79]

Wonder if you could freeze limes too?

[@IndigoNili]

Yes!

[@kathleenbell218]

I found the freezing only the yellow part of the zest also becomes bitter. This year I canned the lemon juice in half pint jars instead of freezing.

[@brookewitham2978]

So the lemon zest got better after you froze it?

[@brookewitham2978]

What was your message for cleaning

[@hazelnuticecream8202]

I use frozen lemons in my wash. My clothes come out nice and fresh and smelling good with detergent and fabric softner combination

[@carlotta6208]

@ hazelnut ice cream 🤔 That is a fantastic idea. Never thought about that.

[@renee72]

How do you do that? Very intrigued.

[@antrazitaj5209]

You can just candy the lemon peel

[@esta1ful]

No biggie. I just wash and dry them first (you never know what pesticides or microbes are on them) and remove those pesky labels. Then cut them in four pieces and stick them in a plastic bag in your freezer. Set them out before you cook dinner or if you forgot, stick them in microwave for about a minute. When i think of all the lemons i have thrown away in my lifetime. Works for limes too

[@kayleedee1575]

How long can you keep them in the freezer? Brilliant idea

[@IndigoNili]

I've kept them for about a month and they were fine. Much longer and they start to get freezer burn

[@susykings3343]

The most powerful thing in the lemon , IS THE PEEL !!! Don’t throw it

[@SA-ho1mu]

I like how you wrote lemons on the bag. I probably would've pulled them out thinking they were carrots if not for the label

[@dianasalazarmedina8879]

I could eat all those lemons in a whole five months!

[@dianasalazarmedina8879]

Yummmmyyy

[@justdianaagata3385]

I EAT LEMONS