I stocked up on lemons last week because my mom was visiting and she drinks a lot of lemon water. (I should start doing that – it is so good for you!). I bought a few too many and did not want them to go bad. A good way to preserve lemons is by freezing them. Don’t freeze them whole, though, because they will become mushy when they thaw.
Here are a few tips to on how to freeze lemons followed by a few ways to use the lemons you have frozen. This freezer method also works for limes.
Money-Saving Tip: Buy lemons when they are on sale at the store and freeze them.
How To Freeze Lemons:
- Line a cookie sheet with paper towels to soak up any excess lemon juice.
- Slice and/or quarter lemons. (Your preference – I do them both ways.) Place lemon slices in a single layer on the cookie sheet.
- Put in the freezer and allow lemons to freeze for a few hours.
- Remove from freezer and put lemons in freezer-safe storage bags or containers. Store in freezer for up to three months. Use as needed.
Uses for Frozen Lemons:
Add frozen lemons to water or other beverages. It keeps them cold and adds flavor!
Grate frozen lemons and use the zest to top yogurt, salads, and fish.
How do you use your frozen lemons? Do you have any tips on freezing lemons? Feel free to share them in the comments.
Filiz says
Great tip!
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Phyllis van Bodegraven says
I freeze lemons and limes whole. After defrosting either by micro or standing out, they can easily be zested and are actually juicier! Purchase a bag when on sale and throw the bag in the freezer.
Marlys @ ThisandThat says
My lemons have froze in my fridge.. I will put a whole frozen lemon in the microwave and then juice. Works well for both lemons and limes
mary ortiz says
Great idea didn’t know about freezing lemons. I drink lots of lemonade in summertime. So after you slice them and remove them from paper towels you put them in freezer bags as slices, Is that correct? Thanks, will do.
Nicole says
Yes, slice them, freeze them and then put into storage bags. They would be perfect ice cubes for lemonade.
Sarah L says
I, too,didn’t know about freezing lemons. Now I will do that. Thanks.
Robin Wilson says
THANKS! I had no idea that you could freeze lemons! They are so costly here that I rarely buy them in bulk unless I need them for lemonade for fear they just “might” go bad! This is great!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I think that this is a wonderful tip. Sometimes I have too many lemons and I knew I couldn’t freeze them whole, but I never thought about cutting them up and freezing them in slices. Thanks for the tip. I make a lot of iced tea and they will be great for that.
Small Footprints says
Great ideas … I did not know that one could freeze them. Bet it would make delicious lemon water. Thanks for the tips!
sarah banes says
Thank you, sometimes i buy to many myself…i will deff be doing this
courtney b says
perfect for that summer pool party! thanks 🙂
Robin O says
It never occurred to me that you could freeze lemons.
I should try this–and I should start drinking lemon water too!!