How to Preserve Lemon Juice
Start with the best lemons possible., Sterilize your equipment.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Start with the best lemons possible.
The fresher the lemons, the fresher your juice will be from the start.
Beginning with fresh juice is one of the most essential steps in preserving fresh juice.
You can use lemons of virtually any size and variety, but any lemon you juice should be firm, ripe, and unspoiled. -
Step 2: Sterilize your equipment.
The equipment you need will vary depending on the method you use.
Glass jars with metal lids are required for canning, while plastic ice cube trays are required for freezing.
If using an older technique, glass bottles may be in order.
Regardless of the method you use, all equipment and supplies should be sterilized with detergent and hot water.
If the supplies are dishwasher safe, you can sanitize them using that method.
Otherwise hand-wash the supplies in hot, soapy water and rinse them with boiling or near boiling water.
Detailed Guide
The fresher the lemons, the fresher your juice will be from the start.
Beginning with fresh juice is one of the most essential steps in preserving fresh juice.
You can use lemons of virtually any size and variety, but any lemon you juice should be firm, ripe, and unspoiled.
The equipment you need will vary depending on the method you use.
Glass jars with metal lids are required for canning, while plastic ice cube trays are required for freezing.
If using an older technique, glass bottles may be in order.
Regardless of the method you use, all equipment and supplies should be sterilized with detergent and hot water.
If the supplies are dishwasher safe, you can sanitize them using that method.
Otherwise hand-wash the supplies in hot, soapy water and rinse them with boiling or near boiling water.
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