Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 1-4 weeks
Counter or Fridge
- Store at room temp for 1-2 weeks, or fridge for 3-4 weeks
- Use mesh bag or basket for airflow never use sealed plastic bags
- Keep away from ethylene producers if at room temp
Cut/Prepared storage method for produce that has been cut open (shorter duration, different handling) 3-4 days
Cut Lemons
- Place cut-side down on small plate or wrap cut side in plastic wrap
- Refrigerate immediately
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen Juice/Zest
- Squeeze juice or zest rind whole fruit doesn't freeze well
- Freeze juice in ice cube trays
- Transfer to freezer bags once frozen
Long Term preservation methods like canning, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting 6-12 months
Preserved Lemons
- Quarter lemons and pack with salt
- Pack tightly in sterilized jars
- Add lemon juice to cover
- Refrigerate and cure for 4 weeks
Long-term preservation
- Freeze drying Slice thinly, or pour juice in a thin layer in trays to freeze-dry. Learn about freeze drying
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
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Fun Facts
- Lemon juice freezes well in ice cube trays—one or two cubes are perfect for recipes or water.
- Preserved lemons are a staple in North African and Middle Eastern cooking; the rind becomes soft and intensely flavored.