How to Freeze Lemons: Juice and Zest
When you have a surplus of fresh lemons, don't let them go to waste. Instead, freeze the zest and the juice to use in recipes later.
Equipment
- juicer
- citrus zester
Ingredients
- fresh lemons
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fresh lemons.fresh lemons
- Remove the zest with a zester or microplane. Wrap the zest in a thin layer in a piece of parchment paper. Fold into a packet and store in a freezer bag in the freezer.
- Juice the lemons and strain out the seeds. Store in an airtight container, 1 pint or smaller, depending on your planned uses. Juice can also be frozen in ice cube trays. Store in freezer until ready to use.
