The Best Way to Store Your Lemons

Keeping your lemons fresh is all about storing them in the right place, in the right way.
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[@hollym5873]

I love this series that ATK is doing. I learn something new with each viewing. Thanks

[@astrolingus]

Place lemon juice in ice cube trays, freeze, then put cubes in ziplock. Excellent for sauces or lemon water.

[@graou_paou]

Just did this today! I'm just kinda confused now on the lemon to water ratio. How do you know how many ice cubes to add afterwards?

[@gemini022]

Thank you

[@ryanhau1073]

Doing experiment with my dehydrator to dehydrate Lemon Peels to make a powder I can use as Zest. Recently used it in a tomato sause, turned out pretty good

[@DMZ739]

I clean them with a paper towel and store them whole in the freezer. If I need the zest, it's easier to scrape it off a frozen lemon. If I need juice I let it thaw. The freezing would have broken the cells inside, it would be slightly mushy but produce more juice. It always works for me. After freezing it's not good to use as garnish.

[@macdondb]

Do you need to store them in bags in the freezer? I have a lot of lemons and storing them in bags would mean a ton of bags wasted. Wondering if they would lose too much juice/moisture if left in freezer without any protection

[@DMZ739]

@@macdondb No need. I use bags when I have a lot, just so that they are grouped and not loose. Just note that a frost might form on the lemons. Just wash them slightly under running normal temperature water.

[@macdondb]

@@DMZ739 thanks so much for your reply, especially on such an old post. You are a model citizen of KZbin! Hope you are well wherever you are, and take care,

[@mauricewilliams3478]

@DMZ Hi did you use regular bags or zip lock bags to store them

[@ihateyankees3655]

I used to leave them on my lemon tree until I needed them, but the lemon whores kept stealing them.

[@kiltedcripple]

I really expected this to be about making preserved or candied lemons. Imagine my disappointment.

[@Paelorian]

I am loving these food storage videos! Immediately useful information that has me heading straight to the kitchen! Thank you very much, ATK!

[@Floydarn]

I just throw the lemon half in the fridge, it can make it for a few days and that's good enough for me.

[@seanpalmer8472]

We just have lemons in a tall glass jar with a sealing gasket that is always in the fridge. I would say they keep at least as long. (though perhaps not as space efficient as a Ziploc bag)

[@sombradude2725]

make life take them back!

[@leejohnson3209]

I store lemons and limes at room temperature. I only need them to last a week, they usually get used. I find room temperature lemons and limes give up their juice more readily when squeezed.

[@lupelupelupe]

He makes me want to be a lemon

[@heathermatthews7422]

Thank you 😊

[@mjadams3731]

Good information to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@ahmedsmile143]

Do u know what he is missing? Lemons will be missing Vitamin C if they are kept in refrigerator. No one talks about that i dont know why?

[@Ramsey461]

How about just freezing lemons?

[@Mariiiam]

It doesn’t ripen after harvest?😭 then why do they sell it green!😫

[@lunes-1]

Great video, keep it up!🍋🍋🍋💯

[@lspiegel5704]

Freeze excess lemon juice in ice cube trays.

[@caspaz]

Excellent advice; however, who has "leftover zest?" Is it just me, or does everyone else zest a lemon and end up with more zest left in the zester than there is in the recipe?

[@amommamust]

I heard storing them in a bowl of water in the fridge is better than plastic?

[@marshallspitcaufsky2749]

amommamust has

[@Ragnarok043]

when life gives you lemons you don't make lemonade?

[@colinhuggins4238]

Instead, just put those bad boys in the fridge.

[@Dolas_Nolabouy]

I'll tell you right now, bottle nose, I did not guess freezer.

[@brendaw.7597]

Great information, thank you!

[@nikrosevca9294]

Freee em whole

[@broccool2300]

Never store your cut lemons with your sharp knives or the acid will dull the blade, and people will look at you like you are some kind of a weirdo.

[@jbburns]

How about limes?

[@2Majesties]

It's called 'search.' Since this video is clearly labeled for lemons.

[@jengus1951]

Good information! Thanks!

[@Icex7]

So much plastic waste. Use reusables.

[@N3pea]

Can you do the same with limes and cuties?

[@swone6349]

🤔 should limes be bagged as well?

[@smallpaulissmall5582]

I assume this info is relevant to oranges as well, is that right?

[@sombradude2725]

This probably applies to all fruit in the citrus family

[@ClaudKaKeiYeung]

My guess is since acidity varies and so would the time you can store other citrus food in?

[@aurelliawardana]

how about sliced lemon?

[@MidnightCravings]

Good advice

[@jihadhasan6755]

Will i keep it normal or deep fridg??

[@whenraindropsfall]

what about a jar? not a bag

[@AtHomewithSusana]

Great video!

[@suzannewindwaai5345]

Food

[@Trystaticus]

Love the video! Same rules for limes?

[@lgmnowkondo938]

does this work for limes too?

[@SaucerJess]

💙

[@1tinac]

Thank you.

[@Lemon-wg5gu]

But I want to go outside

[@dianaray1470]

Bye

[@shezy4]

What is the best way to store cut lemons? We use small pieces at a time to put in our soda water and if we store them in a bag, they get slimy. But if we leave them exposed to the air in the refrigerator the exterior dries out while the inside is still pretty juicy. We also often store entire lemon halves (leftover from cooking) and run in to the same question. What is the best way to store cut lemons? Thanks.

[@edieboudreau9637]

shezy4 bag it then freeze it if it's been cut. When you pull it out it's still good and even acts as a no added WATER (dilution) cube. If serving just take out about 15 minutes before squeezing onto foods

[@roberts459]

I use a small Tupperware container, the round containers are air tight and liquid tight. I never get slime or dried out lemons. Btw If you don't want to go to a Tupperware party check eBay or local second hand stores, I found a lot of brand new Tupperware at my local goodwill.

[@meancupcakes]

If you cut slices, store the lemon cut side down on a small plate. The plate will cover the cut side preventing it from drying out in the fridge

[@wendyp8488]

shezy4 I store my lemon pieces in a plastic container and they last a week. I use a lemon shaped container for easy identification but any plastic container with a tight lid will do.

[@kattatonic1]

Thank you! More like this about food storage would be welcome.

[@patriciakapua7395]

I am with you 100% from Hawaii

[@patriciakapua7395]

wow, very well spoken. The presenter actually look like a chef. Can you write about storage bags? I’m so glad you did an article on that. Keep them coming. We have lots of food that goes to waste because we keep it on the counter and we put the fruits in the freezer fridge. If we had put them in the Ziploc bag, they would’ve last longer very good information again keep it coming. Will be looking for your next presentation whatever subject is on again thanks from Hawaii

[@billy4072]

just chuck knackered lemon on compost heap and buy new one. the circle of life goes on..no?? or bottled variety.

[@rackay12]

Can you do a video about Monosodium glutamate

[@ArmyMedicRN]

MAGA

[@milfordcivic6755]

Storing zest and juice in the freezer would be silly, as lemons aren't all that expensive.

[@Mo-kv9hg]

What's with his mouth

[@lee9604]

Thanks for the tips! PLEASE stop using your hands so much!! Too distracting.

[@houchi69]

Thank you. Great tips.