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.

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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Rockin Robin

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[victoriablanc]

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.

[rheahayes]

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

[Sushihunter]

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!

[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!

[dianawashington]

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. 😊

[srobinson]

Plain, simple and to the point !
Thank you 👍

[sailorgirl]

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!!!

[RobinDuranMcBride]

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

[goodfriend]

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

[EG-cfze]

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.

[HasinaMustafa]

Nice lemon preserving video! Thanks for sharing

[lordbarristertimsh]

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

[kerrim]

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

[lillydragu]

Hi Robin, thanks for these useful tips, so easy and practical. I've never fermented lemmons, but I'll definitely try.
I'd like to mention, though, and I don't mean to judge or anything ... for someone who promotes such a healthy life style, I am surprised you own/use a microwave 😢 ...

[rheahayes]

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

[theartisticurbanhomesteade]

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

[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!

[inproper]

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

[glendamartin]

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

[trladams]

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🍋🍋🍋