Hint: Don’t leave them on your kitchen counter.

One thing youll almost always find in my kitchen is a big bowl of lemons.

moldy at the bottom of the pile.

Lemon Curd Recipe lemons in a bowl

Alison Conklin

Is there a better way to store my beloved citrus?

I turned to the experts to up my lemon storage skills.

There, theyll last three weeks to one month.

Lemons on a white plate

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Also, be sure youre storing your lemons away from any other fruits that are currently ripening.

Not ready to give up your bowl of lemons as decor?

If youd like to store the citrus at room temperature, be sure to store them away from sunlight.

King also suggests freezing lemon juice in ice cube trays for up to four months.

Conveniently it’s possible for you to pop a cube out for your nextlemon vinaigrette!

Even lemon zest can be kept frozen for up to three months.

Be sure to keep it in an airtight resealable bag or freezer-safe container.

Look out for lemons displayed on refrigerated shelving.

Theyll last longer in your kitchen than the ones that are displayed at room temperature at the grocery store.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make…