You might already know how to freeze lemon juice but what about the zest? If you find yourself wondering “Can you freeze lemon zest too?”, you’ll be excited to know that you can!
Not only can you freeze lemon zest, but the process of freezing it is easy and will give you flavorful citrus zest for months to come!
We all love to save money on food, so the next time you see lemons on sale, don’t hesitate to buy them. You won’t have to worry about them going bad, because of this resourceful way to cut down on food waste.
Keep reading to for a step by step guide teaching you how to freeze lemon zest. You can also watch our YouTube video on freezing lemons if you prefer a video tutorial.
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How to freeze lemon zest
Whether you bought too many lemons, or your lemon tree has given you a bountiful crop, you won’t have to worry about wasting a single one! You can add lemon zest to the list of long list of foods you can freeze for later with the steps below.
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- Wash and dry your lemons thoroughly.
- Use a citrus zester to zest the lemons onto a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Spread the zest into a thin layer.
- Fold the aluminum foil around the zest, enclosing it in completely.
- Label, and place in a freezer-safe silicone reusable bag.
- Put your lemon zest in the freezer until frozen.
When you’re ready to use your lemon zest, simply remove it from the freezer. Crumble it and add it to your favorite recipe using lemon zest.
Not only can you freeze lemon zest, but you can also freeze lemon juice! If you are freezing lemon juice, make sure to zest your lemons first.
What can you do with lemons after freezing lemon zest
Once you’re done freezing lemon zest, you’ll have a bunch of lemon rinds left over. Waste not, there’s still several ways to get use out of them.
You can add lemon rinds to your compost pile to reduce food waste cut down on your carbon footprint, which helps to save the planet. The lemon rinds will yield nutrient-rich organic matter to add to your vegetable garden.
If you’re looking for a non-toxic way clean your home, spent lemon rinds are a great tool. They do a great job cleaning microwaves and garbage disposals. Before you compost your lemon rinds, pull out a few to freeze now, and thaw them for later when you need them.
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How to Freeze Lemon Zest - Step by Step Guide to Freezing Lemon Zest
If you've ever ended up with too many lemons, chances are you're asking yourself "can I freeze lemon zest?". Luckily, you can!
Freezing lemon zest is not only easy, but it's a great way to cut down on food waste, and use your lemons before they go bad.
Read the instructions below to learn how to freeze lemon zest.
Materials
- 2 bags of lemons
Tools
- Citrus zester
- Aluminum foil
- Reusable silicone freezer bag
Instructions
- Wash your lemons, and dry thoroughly.
- Using a citrus zester, zest your lemons onto a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Spread your lemon zest into a thin layer.
- Fold the aluminum foil to enclose the lemon zest completely.
- Label and date your lemon zest, and place it in a freezer safe reusable silicone bag.
- Put your lemon zest in the freezer.
- When you're ready to use you lemon zest, break off a piece and use it as you would with fresh lemon zest.
Notes
Not only can you freeze lemon zest, but you can also freeze their juice too! If you decide to freeze the lemon juice, make sure to do so after zesting the lemons.
If you're looking for something to do with those leftover lemon rinds, add them to the compost pile, or use them to clean your garbage disposal or dishwasher!
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