Freezing lemons (frozen, cheap, recipe, orange)

[Flamingo13]

I didn't know this - you can freeze whole lemons!! What a great idea if you find a deal on them. Just pop the entire whole lemon in the freezer supposedly. Note: I haven't done this yet but plan to try it.

[jlawrence01]

Originally Posted by Flamingo13

I didn't know this - you can freeze whole lemons!! What a great idea if you find a deal on them. Just pop the entire whole lemon in the freezer supposedly. Note: I haven't done this yet but plan to try it.

You would do better to juice it first.

[Gerania]

Zesting and juicing the lemon would be a better idea but, that would be more work. I bought a cheap bag of lemons the other day. I'm going to throw one in the freezer.

[Flamingo13]

Originally Posted by Gerania

Zesting and juicing the lemon would be a better idea but, that would be more work. I bought a cheap bag of lemons the other day. I'm going to throw one in the freezer.

Same here - a bag of 8/9 was about the same price as 3 individually. I stuck 2 in the freezer - we'll see.

[maciesmom]

How To Freeze Lemons Or Limes Recipe - Food.com - 410387

Apparently they freeze much better if they are sliced or quartered first......

[CheyDee]

I usually zest the lemon first, put the zest into aluminum foil and then into a zip lock freezer bag. I freeze the juice in an ice cube tray and once the cubes are frozen, combine them in a zip lock freezer bag. I do the same with limes and oranges.

It's more work on the front end but when I want to use any, I can just pluck what I need out of the freezer.

[Norcalmom99]

My father in law got me started on this awhile back. We quarter them, then freeze them. Easy to pull out and use in recipes or to flavor water.

[Mimosas]

I feel freezing zests or limes makes more bitter and less sour flavor.
Well, I agree with jlawrence01. You should juice it before freezing.