What to do with Lemons (Zesting, Juicing, Freezing)
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What to do with Lemons (Zesting, Juicing, Freezing)
Description
The process starts by slicing whole lemons into rings after washing and drying them; these slices are laid flat on a lined baking sheet and frozen until solid, then transferred to freezer-safe bags. This method preserves lemons for about three months, making them easy to add to drinks or recipes later.
For zesting, only the yellow outer skin is removed using a zester or grater before juicing to avoid bitterness from the white pith. The zest is stored loosely packed in a freezer-safe container or jar. This zest can be scooped out for use in any recipe calling for lemon aroma and flavor.
Lemons are then halved and juiced using a juicer. Fresh juice can be refrigerated for up to two weeks. For longer storage, lemon juice is poured into ice cube trays; once frozen, cubes are bagged for use over three months. This portioning makes using fresh lemon juice convenient and reduces spoilage.
Ingredients
- 10 large lemon plural
Instructions
Freezing Lemon Slices:
- If you wish to freeze lemon slices: rinse, pat dry and slice whole lemons into rings. Arrange them on a parchment or plastic wrap-lined baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the slices to a freezer safe bag and freeze up to 3 months.
Freezing Lemon Zest:
- Before juicing remaining lemons, zest them. Be sure to remove only Zest (yellow outer skin) and not the bitter white pith beneath. Transfer zest to a freezer safe container or a mason jar with lid (loosely packed). Scoop it out and use in any recipe that calls for lemon zest.
To Make Lemon Juice:
- Cut zested lemons in half and use a lemon juicer to squeeze out the juice. Store fresh juice in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
To Freeze Lemon Juice:
- Pour lemon juice into an ice tray and freeze. Once frozen, ice cubes can be transferred to freezer safe ziploc bag and stored in the freezer up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20people (makes 2 cups lemon juice and 10 Tbsp zest)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 5g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 28.6mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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