What can you do with dry lemon? What can you make from lemon?

If life gives you lemon, make lemonade. But what to do with all this zest? Don't throw it away - let it serve the purpose. Lemon juice contains about 5-6% citric acid and a pH level between 2 and 3. This makes it ideal for safely cleaning kitchen surfaces from scale and mineral stains.

Below are ways to use lemon zest:

In the house

1. Removing greasy stains

Greasey residue on pans? Are your hob burners covered in grease? If your kitchen has fallen victim to sautéing, try using lemon halves before resorting to toxic cleaners. Sprinkle a little salt (for abrasion) on half a lemon and rub it onto the greasy stain, then wipe the surface with a rag. (Be careful with marble surfaces or any other acid-sensitive surfaces).

2. Cleaning the kettle or coffee maker

To descale your kettle, fill it with water, add a handful of finely chopped lemon zest and place it on the heat. After boiling, let the kettle with this liquid sit for an hour, pour out the liquid and rinse the kettle well. To clean the coffee maker, you need to put ice, salt and lemon zest in it, shake it all well for a minute or two, shake it out and rinse the coffee maker. Everything will sparkle!

Cooking food in the microwave, especially unsuccessfully, usually leads to a rapid loss of cleanliness and appearance of the latter. The spots may look like dried pieces of cement. Before you reach for a chemical cleaner, try this: Add lemon zest to a microwave-safe bowl half filled with water. Turn the oven on full power for 5 minutes, allow the water to boil and the steam to condense on the sides of the microwave. Then simply take out the dishes and wipe off all that dirt with a damp cloth.

4. Deodorizing the trash can

You can also use lemon zest to deodorize the area with the most unpleasant odor - the trash can - and give the kitchen a fresh aroma. This, by the way, is a good last use of lemon after using any of the other tips.

5. Polishing chrome surfaces

Mineral deposits on a chrome faucet, as well as on other surfaces made of this metal, can be easily removed with lemon. Rub the surface with a squeezed lemon half, rinse and lightly polish with a soft cloth.

Half a lemon dipped in salt or baking soda can be used to clean and freshen copper, brass and stainless steel cookware. Rub this half of a lemon onto the contaminated area and leave for 5 minutes. Then the dishes should be rinsed with warm water and polished dry.

Use the same method as for cleaning chrome surfaces.

8. Insect repellent

Many animals have an aversion to citric acid. You can cut a lemon and place the slices on the threshold, window sills, near cracks and holes through which uninvited guests in the form of ants and other harmful insects can enter your home.

If in winter the air in your home is dried out by heating, lemon will again come to the rescue. Fill a bowl with water, add lemon zest to the water and place on the stove. After boiling, turn the heat to low and leave it like that for a while. The air will be humidified and filled with a fresh aroma.

Due to its low pH level, lemon has antibacterial properties, making it an excellent cleaner for many kitchen surfaces, including cutting boards. After disinfection, rub the surface of the board with half a lemon, leave for a few minutes and rinse.

In food

11. Keep Brown Sugar Flowable

If your brown sugar is more like refined sugar, try adding a little lemon peel (removing all traces of zest from it first) to maintain its moisture and free-flowing properties. (For all recipes using lemon peel, always thoroughly clean the surface to remove any dirt or wax.)

12. Dried peel

The lemon peel can be finely grated and it will retain all the lemon flavor. The peel can be used fresh, dried or frozen. (If you know you'll be harvesting the peel, it's easier to grate it while it's still on the lemon before squeezing out the juice.) To dry the peel, spread it in a thin layer on a towel and leave until completely dry, then pour it into a jar. To freeze peels, use a freezer container. Lemon peel is used in salads, marinades, baked goods, grain products, etc.

13. Making cookies with lemon peel

If you make the peel, be sure to add it to the cookies. It will surprise you with its amazing taste!

Strips of lemon peel, which curl into flagella when dried, are good for use in cocktails, sparkling water or regular drinking water. Use a vegetable peeler or knife to prepare them, carefully removing the bitter white pulp. These flagella can also be frozen in a container or bag.

15. Preparation of lemon extract

Make lemon peel flagella (above) and dry them, outer side down, on a plate for 3-4 days. Place them in a blender and grind until flour. Use as an extract in culinary recipes.

16. Making lemon sugar

You can add prepared lemon extract (above) to the sugar, or put fresh lemon peels in a jar of sugar so the sugar can absorb their oil.

17. Making Lemon Pepper

Mix the lemon extract (above) with freshly ground pepper.

You can also make candied fruits from grapefruit peels. Candied fruits are easy to prepare, because they are just candied peels, and you can eat them just like that, dipping them in melted chocolate, or adding them to cookies, candies or bread.

For beauty

Many folk recipes advise using lemon zest to lighten age spots. To do this, place a small piece of lemon zest on the stain and leave for an hour.

20. Soothes dry elbows

Use half a lemon sprinkled with baking soda. Simply dip your elbow into the lemon and swirl it around for a few minutes, as if you were about to squeeze the juice out of it. Then rinse your elbows and wipe dry.

21. Use on skin

Lemon zest can be an excellent toner if lightly rubbed onto your face, avoiding the eye area.

22. Making a sugar scrub

Mix half a cup of sugar with lemon zest and olive oil until you get the consistency of sour cream. Wet your body skin in the shower, turn off the water and massage the mixture onto your skin, then rinse.

Lemon can be used not only for its direct culinary purpose. It can become an indispensable assistant both in the kitchen and in everyday life: it will ideally and safely clean many surfaces from scale, grease and other stains, remove unpleasant odors, and also freshen the air in the room. And these are not all the possible ways to use lemon.

1. Eliminates unpleasant odor in the refrigerator
If an unpleasant odor appears in the refrigerator or freezer, do not rush to despair and wash everything with a synthetic detergent. Soak a sponge in lemon juice, wipe the walls and shelves in the refrigerator, as well as drawers in the freezer and ventilate them well. The unpleasant odor will disappear within a few hours.

2. Removes scale from the kettle
You need to cut the lemon into slices and place them in a kettle with limescale. Pour water and boil the entire contents. Leave the kettle with lemon water for 1 hour, then drain the water and wash the kettle well. The method is suitable for both conventional kettles (for gas or electric stoves) and electric kettles (with a built-in heating element).

3. Easily cleans a microwave oven
Lemon water will help remove congealed grease and dried-on pieces of food from inside the microwave. Just squeeze the juice of one lemon and pour a glass of water into a wide bowl, put it in the microwave and turn on for 5 minutes at maximum power. Condensation from the steam will settle on the walls of the kitchen appliances and then all you have to do is wipe everything with a damp cloth. If the dirt in the microwave is old, then add a little vinegar to the lemon water to enhance the cleaning effect.

4. Removes greasy deposits on pots and other surfaces
If you dip half a lemon in salt and rub the greasy stains, you can easily remove them with a damp cloth.
Attention! Be careful with acid-sensitive surfaces.

5. Eliminates odor and stains on the cutting board
Half a lemon will help remove the smell of fish, onions, garlic, as well as stains after cutting the liver, slicing beets or carrots. Simply wipe the board with half a lemon, leave for 5-7 minutes, rinse well with water and dry.

6. Removes sediment and plaque
If you mix lemon juice with baking soda and rub areas with mineral deposits (limescale) on the faucet, stainless steel sink or other chrome-plated items, and then rinse with warm water and wipe with a soft cloth, then everything will shine like new.

7. Eliminates unpleasant odors in the trash can
Lemon juice or lemon zest works great for removing bad trash can odors. You can rub half a lemon on the sides and bottom of the bucket, and place the zest next to it. This method will do a good job of removing unpleasant odors and will also add a fresh aroma to your kitchen.

8. Excellent product for moth control
If you stick a few clove buds into a whole lemon and put them in the corner of the closet for several days, you can not only get rid of moths, but also give a pleasant smell to the things in the closet.

9. Natural fragrance for air humidifier
There is no need to spend money separately on purchasing flavors. Lemon juice will help add freshness and a pleasant smell to the room. It is worth adding 2-3 tsp. juice into the humidifier (in a water tank) and a pleasant smell in the room is guaranteed!

10. Lemon juice is an ideal ingredient for many dishes.
Marinade with lemon juice will make any meat tender and juicy.
Lemon juice You can replace vinegar– this will make the dish not only tastier, but also healthier.
Lemon will decorate any table, highlight the taste of dishes and will be appropriate not only as part of appetizers, but also in drinks, sauces, first and main courses.

11. Lemon zest is a universal seasoning.
Lemon zest can be dried or frozen and then used in baked goods, salads, marinades, sauces, etc.

12. Preparing lemon sugar, salt and lemon pepper
Dried lemon peel can be ground into dust using a blender or coffee grinder, and then mixed with sugar, salt or pepper. Such aromatic additives will make the taste of the dish richer and more piquant.

13. Natural candied lemon peels are a healthy treat.
Preparing candied lemon peel is not at all difficult and it will be an excellent replacement for store-bought sweets!

14. Improves digestion
Start your morning with a glass of water with lemon juice. This will not only improve your well-being, but also tidy up your digestive system.
Attention! People with gastrointestinal problems should be treated with caution.

15. Tones and brightens the skin
A few drops of lemon juice with clean water perfectly tone and moisturize the skin. And if you put a slice of lemon on age spots for 10-15 minutes, then in a few such sessions you can noticeably lighten the skin.
Attention! Never use this method in the area around the eyes and do not use it if you have sensitive skin.

16. Cleanses the skin well
You can make a natural scrub from lemon zest, sugar and olive oil. If you massage your body with this mixture in the shower, your skin will soon become smooth and well cleansed.

17. Lemon helps ease pain
Tea or warm water with a small amount of lemon juice will help relieve toothache, headaches and periodic pain in women.

18. Folk remedy for removing warts
If you apply a piece of lemon peel to a wart every day and secure it with a band-aid, then after a week or two the wart will fall off on its own.

19. Folk remedy for dandruff
Lemon juice as well as lemon peel are considered effective against dandruff. You can rinse your hair with lemon decoction or make masks with lemon juice and olive oil. The result will be noticeable within 2-3 weeks.

20. Folk remedy for strengthening nails
Your nails will become strong, smooth and shiny if you soak them in a warm bath with a few drops of lemon juice for 15-20 minutes every day.

21. Folk remedy for colds and sore throat
Lemon and honey are good for colds.

22. Whitens clothes and enhances the properties of washing powder
Lemon juice and baking soda will help whiten linens or clothes. If you soak things in this solution for 30 minutes and then put them in the wash, they will be snow-white and clean. Don’t forget to add a few drops of lemon juice while washing – things will have a pleasant smell.

I hope the article was useful and informative. What ways of using lemon do you know?

I love lemons for their color, pleasant smell and refreshing taste. Every morning I squeeze the juice of one lemon to make a morning cleansing and refreshing drink. And just recently I caught myself thinking that the lemon peel that I threw away every time could be used.

Thanks to the information I found on the Internet, I realized that lemon peel is no less useful than the fruit itself and has very wide applications. Below I present to your attention some tips on “how to use lemon peel” in the household, in the kitchen and to maintain beauty and health. I hope that some of what I have collected is useful to you.

How to use lemon zest: cooking

This is probably the most common use of lemon zest. And it’s not surprising, because it is in it that vitamins and minerals and fiber (calcium, potassium, Vitamin C) are concentrated.

Lemon zest

Lemon zest will improve the taste of both desserts and meat and vegetable dishes. It is best to grate fresh and thoroughly washed lemon peel and freeze it in small portions for later use.

Spiced salt

A very interesting recipe - spicy salt with lemon and a mixture of peppers. To prepare, we need: a third of a glass of dried pepper mixture (sold in any store), the zest of 4 lemons and a glass of salt. Grate the zest as finely as possible. Mix with pepper and leave until dry and grind in a blender. Then mix the spices with salt (preferably sea salt) and pour into a hermetically sealed jar. Can be added to any dishes.

Caramelized lemon peel

Separate the peel from the white pulp and cut into thin strips. Then place in a saucepan, add water and put on fire. Bring to a boil and leave for 30 seconds. Then remove from heat, drain the water and discard the crusts on a napkin to dry. Repeat the same procedure again.

Boiling helps get rid of the bitterness found in lemon peels, as well as pesticides. After you have finished boiling, pour 4 cups of water into a saucepan, add 3 cups of sugar, and heat until the latter dissolves.

After this, add the peels to the syrup and bring to a boil.

Next, reduce the heat to low and cook the peels for an hour and a half (depending on the size and thickness of the lemon peel strips), stirring every 15 minutes. When the lemon peel is ready, it becomes translucent. Peels that are not ready are usually a little bitter.

Remove the peels from the syrup and dry them. We pour the syrup into a jar - it can be used to create drinks and cocktails.

Roll the sticky peels in sugar and leave on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper until completely dry.

The combination of caramelized lemon peel and melted white chocolate is delicious.

How to use lemon zest:

Lemon sugar

Sugar with a fresh and pleasant lemon aroma - what could be better? In order to prepare this sugar, we will need: a plastic bag with a zipper, 2-3 cups of sugar and the fresh zest of several lemons.

I would like to note that the more zest, the richer the sugar will have a lemony taste and aroma. How to make lemon sugar: pour granulated sugar into a ziplock bag and add fresh zest there, mix well and leave for several hours in the open bag so that the sugar hardens a little (a couple of hours will be enough). Next, close the bag, shake the sugar properly and store it in a dry, dark place.

Instead of lemon zest, you can use the zest of any other citrus fruit.

Olive oil infused with lemon zest

Olive oil infused with lemon zest is very simple to make: pour fresh lemon zest into a glass container, add oil and leave for two weeks in a dark place. It is better not to close the lid. Shake the zest from time to time. Next, strain the oil, first mashing the zest in a bottle of oil with the handle of a wooden spoon (so that all the essential oils come out). Store the strained lemon-olive oil in a glass bottle with a closed lid.

Lemon tincture

A pleasant-tasting lemon tincture is another great way to use lemon zest. How to prepare: take the freshest zest of 6 lemons for 250 ml of vodka, mix these ingredients in a glass bottle, close tightly and leave to infuse for 4-6 weeks, depending on how intense the citrus taste is needed.

Lemon zest in ice cubes

A great addition to drinks and cocktails, especially summer ones, would be a few ice cubes to which we add fine lemon zest. You can also cut the lemon peel into thin strips and freeze them to add to cocktails even without ice.

Butter with zest and herbs

Mix dried or fresh herbs and finely grated lemon zest with butter (using a blender or just finely chop with a knife).

Place the mixture on one edge of a sheet of parchment paper and roll it into a roll, compacting the butter well. Then place the roll in the paper in the refrigerator for a few hours and the spiced lemon zest butter is ready to use.

Brown sugar and lemon zest

If you add lemon zest to a container of brown sugar, it will never compress and will always be soft and crumbly.

How to use lemon zest: keeping your home clean

Citrus Vinegar is a All-Natural, Versatile, and Effective Cleaner

Lemon vinegar does an excellent job of removing any kind of stains and dirt; it effectively breaks down grease and disinfects. In order to make lemon vinegar at home, we need regular table vinegar (90%), the zest of several lemons, a glass container with a lid and 2 weeks of time. Pour the zest into the container, pour in the vinegar, shake and let it brew for 2 weeks, remembering to shake from time to time. Next, the resulting liquid can be filtered and diluted with water in a ratio of 50 to 50. Although, the last step can be omitted if you are going to clean particularly dirty surfaces with lemon vinegar or disinfect plumbing fixtures.

11. Eliminating unpleasant odors in the refrigerator

In order to get rid of unpleasant odors in the refrigerator, regularly place fresh lemon peels on the shelves; they will absorb all the unpleasant odors, leaving in return freshness and a light citrus aroma.

12. Eliminating unpleasant trash odor

Just like in the refrigerator, lemon peels absorb bad odors that have permeated the trash container, leaving behind a fresh, citrusy scent.

13. Lemon peels can also be used instead of a sponge when removing limescale and other contaminants from metal and ceramic surfaces.

14. Using a lemon peel, you can effectively clean a grater even from old dirt. All you have to do is rub a lemon peel on it, leave it for a few minutes and rinse with water.

How to use lemon zest: beauty and health

15. If you mix finely grated lemon zest with brown sugar and add a little olive oil to the mixture, you will get an excellent moisturizing scrub that will help you effectively care for the skin of your face and body.

16. To whiten yellowed feet, rub them with fresh lemon peel and you will be very pleased with the results.

17. Using lemon peel, you can also lighten age spots and freckles - you just need to regularly wipe problem areas with fresh peel. By the way, this procedure allows you to give your facial skin an even, beautiful tone.

18. Dry skin on the elbows can be softened with lemon peel - to do this, just crush the peel a little in your hand and rub the problem area with it.

19. Lemon zest can be added to the mixture for bath, shower or plumbing bombs - all options for making such useful cosmetics can be found.

20. Lemon zest can also be used to make homemade soap.

Despite the fact that lemon is grown in countries with a hot tropical climate, it has long ceased to be exotic for residents of our state. This fruit is very beneficial for the human body. But due to its strongly pronounced sour taste, few people decide to consume it in its pure form. Various jams, drinks, ice cream and even baked goods are made from it. Today's article contains the most interesting and simple lemon recipes.

This overseas fruit is often used in cooking. With its help, you can easily turn an ordinary pie into an incredibly delicious gourmet dessert, and make lemonade from an ordinary mineral water. When buying lemons, you should give preference to specimens with elastic, shiny and not too hard skin. The degree of ripeness of fruits can be easily determined by weight. The heavier the fruit, the juicier it is.

You can store unused lemons on the refrigerator shelf or in the freezer. To revive a dried fruit, it is advisable to keep it in cold water, changing it several times. Thanks to these simple manipulations, the fruit will quickly regain its lost freshness.

If a recipe calls for lemon zest, it can be easily obtained using a sharp knife or fine grater. If the composition of a dish undergoing heat treatment includes the juice of this tropical fruit, then it is advisable to add it at the very end of the technological cycle. In order for homemade baked goods to acquire a pronounced lemon taste and aroma, it is recommended to add citrus zest to the dough. As for the juice, you can soak the finished dessert with it. Those who want to understand what can be made from lemon pulp will be interested in the fact that it makes quite tasty fillings for sweet pies. The remaining peel of the peeled fruit should be dried. Subsequently, it can be used to create a tincture.

Lemon ice cream

This recipe makes a very tasty, refreshing dessert that does not contain any preservatives. This option will be a real find for those who, in the summer heat, are wondering what can be made from lemon. To prepare this cold sweet treat you will need:

300 grams of cream 30% fat.
Yolks from three eggs.
150 grams of sugar.
Half a glass of milk.
Fresh lemon.
Vanillin.

Cooled boiled milk, sugar, vanillin and egg yolks are combined in one vessel. Fresh juice of one lemon or its zest is also sent there. Mix everything thoroughly and place in a water bath. Pre-whipped and thickened cream is added to the resulting mass, which looks like condensed milk. Mix everything carefully. Then all this is poured into molds and sent to the freezer. During the first two hours, be sure to stir, remembering to do this every thirty minutes, and then leave to harden overnight.

Fragrant jam

This option will certainly be of interest to those who are looking for what can be prepared from lemon for the winter. To create this tasty and very healthy treat, you will need simple and easily accessible products that are sold in any store. Before approaching the stove, double-check that you have the following on hand:

350 grams of lemons;
110 milliliters of drinking water;
370 grams of sugar.

Citrus fruits are washed in running water, not forgetting to thoroughly process the zest with a small brush. After this, the fruits are cut into approximately equal circles no more than 10 millimeters thick, removing the seeds along the way, and blanching them for about five minutes. Then sprinkle the lemon slices with 200 grams of sugar and heat, stirring gently. All this is cooked over low heat. After five minutes, add the remaining sugar to the future dessert and continue cooking. After a quarter of an hour, remove the lemon slices from the dishes. The syrup itself is left on the stove and boiled for twenty minutes. Then the fruit slices are returned to it and boiled, achieving the desired thickness. The finished jam is stored in clean glass jars with plastic lids.

Lemon tincture with vodka

A miraculous drink prepared according to the recipe described below has healing properties. It promotes the removal of toxins, gives elasticity to blood vessels and protects cells from the destructive effects of free radicals. It is recommended to be used for colds and during seasonal vitamin shortages. Therefore, for those who do not know what can be made from lemon, we advise you to pay attention to this recipe. To prepare this tincture you will need:

4 lemons.
A liter of vodka.
A couple of glasses of sugar.
200 milliliters of water.

The zest is removed from the fruit and combined with the crushed pulp. All this is poured with vodka and infused for four days. The resulting liquid is filtered and mixed with sugar syrup. This type is not subject to heat treatment. Therefore, it retains a large amount of useful substances. However, you should not abuse this drink. Otherwise, instead of benefiting you, you will cause harm to your body.

Shortcrust pastry pie

Those who have not yet decided what can be made from lemon should pay attention to this recipe. The dessert prepared using it turns out incredibly tasty and aromatic. To bake a pie like this, you need to check in advance whether you have on hand:

600 grams of flour.
3 chicken eggs.
300 grams of butter.
A couple of glasses of sugar.
One and a half teaspoons of baking powder.
A pinch of salt.

All this is needed to prepare the dough. Like many other lemon recipes, this option involves the use of additional components. To create a fragrant sweet and sour filling you will need:

1.5-2 cups sugar;
3 ripe lemons.

In one bowl, combine butter, warmed to room temperature, and sugar. Everything is intensively rubbed until a white mass appears. Then eggs, salt, flour and baking powder are added there. The almost finished shortbread dough is placed in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Then it is rolled out to the desired size, divided into four parts, three of which should be approximately the same, and the last one should be the smallest.

The resulting cakes are baked until golden brown and, while still warm, are brushed with lemon filling made from fruits and sugar crushed in a blender. The smallest cake is turned into crumbs and sprinkled over the finished pie.

and honey

This recipe is so simple that even an inexperienced housewife can master it without any problems. It makes a tasty and healthy drink that can be given not only to adults, but also to children. To do this you will need:

Ripe lemon.
2 liters of water.
3 tablespoons of natural honey.

The washed and cut lemon is poured with boiled water heated to 90 degrees. When it cools a little to a warm state, add honey to it and mix thoroughly. In about half an hour, the aromatic and healthy lemon drink will be completely ready for consumption.

Custard

This delicious dessert has a unique taste and aroma. It has a very delicate consistency and is prepared from fairly simple ingredients. And the technology itself is so simple that even a novice cook can handle it. Having figured out what you can make from lemon, go to the store in advance to get the necessary ingredients. You should have at your disposal:

3 lemons;
50 grams of butter;
3 chicken eggs;
200 grams of sugar.

Process Description

First of all, remove the zest from the lemons and combine it with sugar. Beat all this with a blender, trying to achieve maximum homogeneity, and put it aside for a quarter of an hour. After this, the aromatic mass is sent to a saucepan. Lemon juice and raw eggs are also added there.

Bring all this to a boil and simmer over low heat until thickened. At the very end, add butter to the cream and remove the saucepan from the stove. The cooled delicacy can be eaten just like that, but most often it is used to grease baked goods.