{"id":2333,"date":"2021-03-15T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=2333"},"modified":"2021-07-09T22:01:35","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T22:01:35","slug":"freeze-lemon-zest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/freeze-lemon-zest\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Freeze Lemon Zest?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lemon zest can help add flavor in many recipes and even for cleaning or deodorizing your home. Freezing and preserving food is a great way to eliminate waste and save money. If you have an abundance of lemons or want to have it on hand when you need it, you may ask can you freeze lemon zest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making the most of your groceries and stretching your dollar further and helps reduce landfill waste. Whether you live alone or belong to a large family, learning how to freeze lemon zest is beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Freeze Lemon Zest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Yes, of course, you can freeze lemon zest. It is a terrific option to save and store to use later in recipes. There are ways to keep it fresh so it will not lose potency and be as flavorful as the day you made it. It stores very easily throughout the year even when it is not in season.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It would be quite disappointing to spend time making and keeping it, only not to have it remain fresh when you need it. By following these proper steps, you will know how to store lemon zest to hold onto that crisp, natural citrus flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Freeze Lemon Zest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are ways you can freeze and store lemon zest effectively. For the very best product, you should search for organically-grown lemons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have access to organically grown lemons in your area, others are fine, but they may have a wax coating that helps preserve the peel during shipment and storage. Although it is edible, you can remove the wax by placing a few lemons in a strainer in your sink and pouring boiling water over them. Use a vegetable brush to help strip the wax residue off with cool water before you zest them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will want to zest a lemon before you extract any juices out of it. Choose your method to create your zest. It may depend on what kitchen tools you currently own or want to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily zest a lemon without going out to purchase an expensive kitchen tool. You can use a fine citrus zester, a cheese grater, a Microplane, a vegetable peeler, or even a sharp knife. Each device will give you a different texture, so it will depend on your preference or budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n