How to Freeze Lemon Slices

Lemons are known to aid digestion. They also make food taste better. Lemon slices in water and soda give the beverage a tangy boost. To make lemon slices ready for every time you feel like having a "cold drink with lemon," freeze them!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Lemons
• Thin cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Small bowl
• Freezer

1. 
    
   Cut off tips.

   Cut off both ends of the lemon. Cut lemon in half, lengthwise.

2. 
    
   Slice.

   Cut halves into slices of desired width.

3. 
    
   Spread.

   Spread slices on cutting board.

4. 
    
   Freeze.

   Place cutting board with lemon slices in freezer.

5. 
    
   Collect in bowl.

   After about four hours (or until slices are frozen solid), remove cutting board from freezer. Collect frozen slices in a bowl and return bowl to freezer. Lemon slices are now ready for your next ice cold drink.

Resources

• All About Lemons - Hormel Foods
• Lemons - Tony Tantillo

[chillie]

on 8/22/2009 After freezing, I would put the slices in a ziplock freezer bag so they wouldn't dry out.

[PoeticFairy]

on 4/12/2009 Wow, I never knew you could freeze lemons. Thanks!

[lynsuz12]

on 2/9/2009 Never tried this, but I sure will now. Thanks. 5*

[MyJB]

on 1/16/2009 This is amazing.

[Siera]

on 10/7/2008 Lemons are never to be wasted again. They are a Natural
diuretic. I use them for many purposes. This is excellent. Thank You