7 Effortless ways to extract lemon juice

Lemons are really useful in the kitchen. They add a lot of flavor to things like tea and pasta.. It is disappointing when you cut a lemon and it is dry or has mold on it. To keep lemons fresh and get all the juice out, you do not need to be a cook. You just need to know a simple things about how to store and prepare them. Here are 7 easy ways to keep your lemons fresh and full of juice for a time.


Roll the lemons
Before you cut a lemon put it on the counter and roll it back and forth with your hand. This helps to break the inside of the lemon and makes the skin softer. It also helps to get juice out of the lemon.


Keep Lemons In Water
If you just leave lemons in the fridge they will dry out. So put your lemons in a jar with water and close the lid. Then put the jar in the fridge. This helps to keep the lemons fresh for a time.


Bag To Keep Lemons Fresh
If you do not have room in your fridge for a jar of lemons you can use a bag to keep them fresh. Put the lemons in the bag. Squeeze out the air. Then close the bag. This helps to keep the lemons from drying out.


Do Not Cut The Lemon
When you only need a bit of lemon juice do not cut the whole lemon. Instead use a toothpick to make a hole in the lemon. Then you can squeeze out the amount of juice you need. After that cover the hole with tape. Put the lemon back in the fridge.


Use The Microwave To Get Juice
Sometimes lemons are hard and do not give much juice. If this happens you can put the lemon in the microwave for a seconds. This helps to make the lemon softer and easier to squeeze.


Wrap Up Leftover Lemons
When you use half of a lemon you can save the half by wrapping it in foil. This helps to keep the lemon from drying out. You can then use the half of the lemon later.


Freeze Lemon Juice And Zest
If you have a lot of lemons that are going to go you can freeze the juice and zest. First grate the skin of the lemon. Put it in a container, in the freezer. Then squeeze the juice out of the lemon. Put it in ice cube trays. After it is frozen you can put the cubes in a bag. Use them later. This way you can have lemon juice whenever you need it.