Refrigerate whole lemons in a plastic bag or airtight container
Store lemons in the crisper drawer
Keep lemons dry before storing
Wrap cut lemons tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container
Refrigerate cut lemons immediately
Freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays
Freeze lemon zest in small airtight containers or freezer bags
Freeze whole lemons for long-term storage
Preserve lemon slices in salt
Preserve lemon slices in sugar
Make and store lemon syrup in sterilized jars
Make and store lemon curd in the refrigerator or freezer
Dehydrate lemon slices for shelf-stable storage
Store preserved lemons in sterilized jars with salt and lemon juice
Keep preserved lemons submerged in liquid
Use clean utensils when handling stored lemons