Juicing fresh lemons...how long will keep?

Dazlin · ‎03-14-2010

I'm juicing a ton fresh lemons from our tree. Can I store it in fridge...how long will it stay frresh?

Eileen in Virginia · ‎08-25-2010

Have you thought about freezing the juice (maybe in silicone ice cube trays)? Then you could defrost it as you need it. We don’t have lemon trees, but I use the Minute Maid frozen lemon juice all the time and it keeps for months once I defrost it. I just looked at the bottle and it says it’s good for 8 weeks from the date you defrost it. It contains no preservatives, just pure filtered water and lemon juice concentrate. So it sounds like freezing might work for you.

software · ‎06-08-2016

Lemons don't keep very long.

Since you have a tree, you could invest in a vacuum sealer.

Vacuum sealed in a refrigerator could allow them to last a couple of months.

Or maybe a big Lock N Lock.

Otherwise 1 month is pushing it under the best circumstances.

To freeze the juice is the ideal answer but I know if you have a tree, you love a fresh cut lemon!

@Dazlin

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I'd put the juice in ice cube trays and freeze--easy peasy

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I juice lemons and keep it in my refrigerator for less than a week. It doesn’t take long for,the juice to taste funny,

i freeze the juice in 2 cup containers. That’s the amount ai need to make lemonade. It freezes well.

Oh, I envy you. I wish I had a lemon tree. I only have a sour cherry tree.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

I think freezing would be the best and safest way to store the juice.I envy you having your own lemon tree.We buy and use so much lemon and lime at out house.I love squeezing the juice in soup at the table,to marinate meat,in tea or water,on stirfry meals,fish,on noodles and just about anything I cook.

StylishLady · ‎03-11-2010

I freeze a lot and use it for lemonade and cooking. We have a very productive Lisbon lemon tree that produces almost 100 softball sized lemons each season. I have a Jack LaLanne juicer that does the job.

Enjoy.