Kitchen tips : How to store lemons | 5 best way to store lemons fresh for longer
Lemons will become hard quickly if don't store properly. Here is the list of 5 best way to store lemons fresh for longer.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Kitchen Tips
Keyword: how to store lemons, store lemons, store lemons for longer, store lemons fresh, store lemons in freezer, store whole lemons
Author: Koushik
Cost: 150 Rs
Ice cube tray
Sharp knife
Refrigerator
- Lemon
- Zip-locked bag
- Dark color bottle
- Air tight container
How to store lemon for longer time
If you want to store lemon without using refrigerator keep them away from direct sunlight if possible use the whole lemons within a few days of purchase.
If you want to store lemon in refrigerator for longer duration keep them in a zip-locked bags, squeeze out as much air as possible then keep them in the middle shelves or door shelves of refrigerator.
For storing cut lemons cut-side down on a plastic wrap thoroughly wrap the lemons then put the lemons in an airtight container and safely keep in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 3 days.
To store lemon juice for longer duration, first pour lemon juice in a dark color bottle so that light can't easily pass through the bottle then keep it in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 3 days.
You can pour lemon juice in ice cube trays. When lemon juice become frozen, transfer to a sealed plastic bag and keep in the freezer.After that you can easily use them to your dishes.
If you want to store zested lemon within 2 to 3 days , then transfer the freshly grated zest to an airtight glass container and store in a cool, dry location.