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We always have lemons in our pantry. They are an essential citrus fruit for flavoring all our dishes and detoxifying our body. However, if we buy them and store them in the kitchen for a long time, we run the risk of them rotting and having to be thrown away reluctantly. You may not know it, but there are several ways to extend their shelf life and prevent mold from forming. Here are four methods to store lemons for a long time without them rotting or going to waste. Lemon ice cubes In ice cube trays The first method is the ice cube method. This original but really effective trick will prevent your lemons from going to waste and will preserve their freshness for a long time. Take your lemons, grate the peel and squeeze the juice. Put everything in the ice cube trays. All you have to do is put them in the freezer. Once they are well frozen, take them out of the trays, put them in a silicone insulated bag and put them back in the freezer. You can take them out at any time and use them for any occasion. With toothpicks The second method involves using toothpicks. Often we tend to cut the lemon in half and use only one part, while the other half goes back into the fridge. However, the mistake that almost all of us make is to leave that half open. It inevitably loses its freshness and nutritional properties. The smart move: use toothpicks by inserting them between one half of the lemon to catch it. This way it will stay fresh and ready to use for several days! Lemons in water continued on next page

We always have lemons in our pantry. They are an essential citrus fruit for flavoring all our dishes and detoxifying our body. However, if we buy them and store them in the kitchen for a long time, we run the risk of them rotting and having to be thrown away reluctantly. You may not know it, but there are several ways to extend their shelf life and prevent mold from forming. Here are four methods to store lemons for a long time without them rotting or going to waste. Lemon ice cubes In ice cube trays The first method is the ice cube method. This original but really effective trick will prevent your lemons from going to waste and will preserve their freshness for a long time. Take your lemons, grate the peel and squeeze the juice. Put everything in the ice cube trays. All you have to do is put them in the freezer. Once they are well frozen, take them out of the trays, put them in a silicone insulated bag and put them back in the freezer. You can take them out at any time and use them for any occasion. With toothpicks The second method involves using toothpicks. Often we tend to cut the lemon in half and use only one part, while the other half goes back into the fridge. However, the mistake that almost all of us make is to leave that half open. It inevitably loses its freshness and nutritional properties. The smart move: use toothpicks by inserting them between one half of the lemon to catch it. This way it will stay fresh and ready to use for several days! Lemons in water continued on next page

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In water

This method is also useful because it preserves the whole lemon. This simple and practical trick will allow you to store your lemons for longer without them getting moldy. Simply place them in a container and add enough water to cover them. Place the lid on the container and put everything in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 days. If you only need to store half a lemon, place the cut half upside down in a saucer filled with water to preserve the pulp.

With salty seasoning

Finally, the last method is undoubtedly the most laborious of all. Take a baking dish and place a layer of sea salt in it. Then add the zest of 5 lemons. Mix everything together with a spoon. Then pour in the juice of the squeezed lemons (as much as possible). Then bake at 190° for about twenty minutes and then bake for another 10 minutes at 150°. Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool. Finally, pour everything into a jar. You have just prepared an ideal sauce for pasta, cold rice, salads, etc. This sauce will be very practical to keep in your pantry every day.

Growing lemons at home

How to grow lemons in pots at home?

We’ve seen how to store lemons, now let’s see how to grow them at home.

Ingredients

1 lemon

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