Stop keeping lemons in the fruit bowl: One change can double their shelf life

Keeping lemons fresh for longer can be achieved with a simple yet effective storage method that prevents them from drying out or becoming moldy. Many people store lemons in a fruit bowl at room temperature, leading to them becoming wrinkled and unusable within a week.

According to American TikTok creator Kate Lewis (@k8newyork), a more effective approach involves washing the lemons in a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar to remove any protective wax coating. Afterward, they should be rinsed and stored submerged in clean water within a sealed glass container in the refrigerator. Lewis claims this method can keep lemons fresh for up to four weeks.

This technique has gained traction on social media, with many users reporting success in extending the lifespan of their citrus fruits. For those planning to use lemons within a shorter period, storing them at room temperature is an option, though they will lose moisture faster. Alternatively, placing them in the refrigerator's crisper drawer can keep them fresh for two to three weeks. For extended storage, freezing lemons whole, as juice, or as zest can preserve them for several months.

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Sometimes I go through lemons too fast to even need this hack but it comes in handy