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How to store lemons
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How to store lemons

April 28, 2022

They say when life gives you lemons- make lemonade but what if you don’t intend to (no pun intended) and you have plenty of them? Here we are all about maximizing what we have and avoiding food waste at all times. There are times I have been gifted lots of lemons or happened to have lots of lemons on hand and I had to learn how to store them to avoid tossing them in the dustbin after a few days.

I tried different tips and tricks including letting them stay on the counter but they ended up drying out and thus didn’t yield any zest or juice at the end of the day since they end up drying out.

This method applies to both local and imported lemons.

HOW TO STORE LEMONS

  • Start by washing the lemons thoroughly with plain water.
  • Place them in a container then fill it up with water.
  • Cover with the lid then store them in the fridge. They can last up to 4 weeks!

This method applies to both local and imported lemons. In the below photo is a batch of local lemons that had been in the fridge for 3 weeks still looking so juicy!

WAYS IN WHICH TO USE LEMONS (RECIPES WITH LEMONS):

There are so many ways in which one can use lemons in the kitchen and around the house. Most common is making ginger, lemon water commonly known as “dawa” in Kenya. I also use lemons a lot especially while making fish, in vinaigrettes, baking, cleaning etc. Their uses are endless! Here are some of the recipes I have used lemons:

  • Best Fluffy Whole Lemon Loaf (sugar free, df)
  • The best one pot chicken & rice
  • Simple cucumber tomato salad
  • Beetroot and feta salad
  • Simple Mango Salad
  • Baked Honey-Soy Chicken Thighs
  • Smooth & Delicious Guacamole Dip

HOW TO STORE LEMONS VIDEO TUTORIAL

Here is a quick video showing how to store lemons . You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more recipe videos, kitchen tips & hacks!

How to store lemons

Gwen Jikoni
How to store lemons to last long is essential in minimizing food wastage. It is also pretty easy as describes on this blog post and demonstrated on the video.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Course Food Storage tips, Kitchen hack, Kitchen tips

Equipment

  • An airtight container

Ingredients
  

  • Lemons
  • Water

Instructions
 

  • Start by washing the lemons thoroughly with plain water.
  • Place them in a container then fill it up with water. Cover with the lid.
  • Next, store them in the fridge. They can last up to 4 weeks!

Notes

This method applies to both local and imported lemons.
Keyword DIYs, How to, How to store lemons, Lemons, Lemons hack

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