HOW LONG DO LEMONS LAST?

There are so many different ways to use lemons, so it's always a good idea to ensure the proper storage. You'll want the best quality lemons to make delicious lemon dessert recipes such as Italian Lemon Pound Cake, Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies, Lemon Olive Oil Cake and Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting.

There's nothing worse than buying fresh produce only to have it go bad by the time you want to use it. Knowing how to properly store fresh fruit like lemons will allow you to keep them fresh for a longer time.

Having good lemons rather than bad lemons available for cooking and baking will yield the best results, obviously! There are so many different ways to use lemons, so it's always a good idea to ensure the proper storage.

The best place to store whole, uncut lemons is at room temperature on the kitchen countertop. The whole fruit will last up to one week stored this way.

Whole lemons can last for a month in the refrigerator if you store them in an airtight container or a food-safe plastic bag in the crisper drawer.

Lemon halves and lemon slices can also be stored in the fridge. Store in an airtight container or a zip-top bag for up to five to seven days.

You can juice fresh lemons and store the lemon juice in an airtight container or jar with a tight fitting lid in the fridge. The lemon juice can last up to four days in the fridge if stored properly although the juice may lose its flavor and sour taste over time.

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