Are you resting in the place several “lemon veterans” that is not enough to consume? Here’s the way you keep them for months…
Lemon prices are around sixty crowns per kilo. Which is quite a “bat”, so if you had the opportunity to buy these fruits at the discount, then it is a big advantage from which you can draw for a long time… “At normal room temperature, lemons will last about a week. Then they start molding and they are just to throw away,” says an expert, saying that the lemon is better to store in the fridge.
Go with them to the fridge!
It is generally said that tropical fruits do not belong to the fridge. Most of the fruits from the tropical south bring to Bohemia in an immense state. And the rush of cold can not only damage them, but also to deprive them of natural taste, aroma and color. Therefore, it is better to let the fruits ripen at room temperature and then enjoy them in full beauty. But this is not the case of lemons to which the cold will extend the durability. “Lemons store in a socket for fruits and vegetables, where it is stable 4 to 10 ° C. Fruits will last several weeks or months,” says an expert.
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Remnants to a glass or bag
Are you left with pieces of lemons? Then store them in an airtight container or bag and store them in a cold where you can withstand an incredible 5 – 7 days. “If you have more lemons that are not enough to process, then I recommend putting them in the freezer. Mráz works like a great preservative,” says an expert. The advantage of the freezer is that you can use it as a safe food that you can use continuously. In the case of lemons, it is also good to determine how you want to use them and possibly repair them for this purpose.
Cleaning the fruits in a vinegar bath
If you did not buy organic lemons, but chemically treated fruits, then you need to wash them thoroughly and get rid of pesticides. How to do it: Place the fruits in acetic water and scrub them with a brush. Once you feel that the fruit is clean, let them rest for 20 minutes in a vinegar bath. Then wash with clean water a little by piece and dry with a paper cloth.
Lemons in the freezer
Then it depends on how you want to use lemons. If you freeze them whole, they will grat them perfectly and use the bark in the cakes or to flavor sauces. If you cut the fruits into slices, they will be an ideal ingredient in drinks. But beware: first freeze them on the sheet to avoid sticking together.
When each piece solidifies, pour all slices into a closable bag and place in frost. Of course You can also freeze the grated lemon cure or even the juice itself. It is best to squeeze and swear, for example, into the ice. All these lemon joy will last 3 – 4 months in the freezer. So take advantage of it!
