How to Store Lemons to Keep Them Fresh Longer and Prevent Mold

• In flavored ice cubes  : Squeeze your lemons, grate their zest, then pour everything into an ice cube tray before placing it in the freezer.  You will thus obtain  cubes of freshness ready to be added to your drinks or your dishes!
• Whole lemons  : Place them directly in an airtight bag in the freezer.  After thawing, they become softer , making it easier to extract the juice.

The toothpick trick to preserve a cut lemon

Need  a few drops of juice , but don't want your cut lemon  to dry out quickly  ? Try this simple trick:

• Do not cut the lemon in half . Instead, make a small hole with a toothpick and squeeze gently to extract the juice.
• Then close the hole  with the toothpick to prevent the air from drying it out too quickly.

This way, your lemon  will stay fresh longer  and retain all its flavor!

Immersing lemons in water: a little-known technique

Did you know that  water can prevent lemons from wilting  ? This method is ideal for extending their freshness in the refrigerator:

• Place your whole lemons  in an airtight container filled with water.
• Keep them cool  : this technique  keeps their skin hydrated  and prevents them from drying out too quickly.

Bonus tip  : If you have  a half-eaten lemon , place it cut side down in a saucer filled with water.  This will preserve the pulp for longer .

A lemon-flavored salt for delicious preservation

Why not turn your lemons into a seasoning that  will keep for months  ? Here is a simple recipe to prepare a flavored salt that will enhance your dishes:

1. Mix coarse sea salt  with the zest of several lemons.
2. Add the juice of the squeezed lemons  and mix well.
3. Dry the mixture  in the oven at  90°C for 20 minutes , then  10 minutes at 150°C .
4. Let cool , then store in an airtight glass jar.

This flavored salt is perfect for  enhancing the taste of salads, fish dishes or even marinades  !

Don't waste another lemon!

With these simple and effective tips, your lemons will stay fresh longer and you will avoid waste. Whether you choose to freeze them, immerse them in water or prepare a flavored salt, you will always have something to enhance your dishes and drinks. So, which method will you try first?