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A small white ramekin filled with frozen lemon juice cubes. Surrounding the ramekin are one whole lemon along with one that has be cut in half as well as a silicone ice cube tray full of frozen lemon juice.

Freezing Lemon Juice in Ice Cube Trays

Learn how to preserve and freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays, plus storage tips to prevent freezer burn and the best ways use frozen lemon juice!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course beverages, Preserved Food, Preserves

Equipment

  • Bowl and/or glass measuring cup with pour spout
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • ice cube trays of choice
  • Resealable freezer-safe food storage bags
  • Optional: lemon squeezer

Ingredients
  

  • fresh lemons (or lemon juice)

Instructions
 

  • Wash your lemons, then gently press down and roll them along the counter or a cutting board on the palm of your hand (to soften and release juices)
  • Cut the lemons in half and then juice them into a bowl.
  • To filter out any seeds or chunks, position a fine mesh strainer over a glass measuring cup (or other bowl with a pour spout) and pour the lemon juice through.
  • Next, pour the filtered lemon juice into ice cube trays. Since we use flexible silicone ice cube trays, I like to set them on top of a freezer-safe plate, platter, or small cookie sheet (one that fits in the freezer) to make it easier to carry or move without spilling.
  • Freeze the lemon juice for at least several hours or overnight, until completely frozen.
  • Once frozen, transfer the lemon juice cubes into an air-tight container for long term storage. Remove as much air from the container as possible to prevent freezer burn, and try to work quickly so they don’t defrost as you pack them up!
  • You can use the lemon juice cubes frozen (such as added to beverages) or let them defrost in a small bowl on the counter or refrigerator before use. Since they were frozen individually first, the cubes shouldn’t stick together so you can easily pluck one out as needed and then re-seal the bag. 
  • Frozen lemon juice should stay good for up to a year or longer when stored correctly. However, the flavor will be best if used within 6 to 9 months.
  • Add lemon juice to water, cocktails, mocktails, smoothies, hot or iced tea, sauces, dips, pesto, guacamole, baked goods, homemade salad dressing, or any other recipe that calls for lemon juice!
Keyword freezing lemon juice in ice cube trays, frozen lemon juice, preserving lemon juice
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