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how much lemon juice equals one lemon

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how much lemon juice equals one lemon

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how much lemon juice equals one lemon
how much lemon juice equals one lemon

Okay, we all should know how to make lemon juice. But have you ever wondered just how many lemons it takes for per tablespoon or cup of lemon juice? How about an easier way to squeeze the most out of a single lemon?

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Tips & Tricks

A lemon produces between 1/4 and 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed juice. That equals about 4 to 5 tablespoons per lemon.

To get the maximum amount of liquid from the fruit, microwave the lemon for 10 seconds before cutting and squeezing. Alternatively, you can warm the lemon in a bowl of warm water or simply roll it against the countertop while pressing down firmly for 10 seconds to loosen up the pulp before squeezing.

You can also use a citrus squeezer or a food processor with a juicing tool to make the job a little easier and get the most out of each fruit. If you don’t have a juicer, press a fork against the flesh of the lemon to squeeze out every last drop of juice.

Substitutions

No lemons on hand? For most recipes that call for lemon juice, you can substitute lime juice in equal amounts. (By the way, all of the above tips also work on lemon’s green cousin.)

For 1 teaspoon lemon juice, substitute 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar OR 1 teaspoon of white wine. Please note that it does depend on the recipe – you should use the lime option if you’re trying to replace lemons in most uncooked dishes or drinks, but the acidity of the vinegar and wine will do the trick in most recipes that require cooking or baking. Some recipes call for lemon juice not for flavor but to keep fruit such as strawberries from turning brown.

 

What Is a Lemon

Lemons are a type of citrus fruit that grow on small evergreen trees. They are native to South Asia and northern India, but are now grown all over the world.

When ripe, the oval or round fruits weigh 3 or 4 ounces and have a bright yellow color with very tart pale yellow to yellow flesh that grows in sections divided by membranes, like oranges.

They have bitter seeds that are not poisonous.

They are high in vitamin C and pectin.

how much lemon juice equals one lemon
how much lemon juice equals one lemon

Is a Lemon a Fruit or Vegetable?

Lemons are tart little fruits that grow on small evergreen trees.

They are used in sweet and savory dishes, and for cleaning and cosmetic purposes. The flesh, juice and rind are used for cooking. The oil is more commonly used for cleaning and cosmetics.

What Are the Types of Lemons?

Lisbon and Eureka lemons are the varieties most commonly found in grocery stores, but they aren’t usually sold by variety. Meyer lemons are a cross between a sweet orange and a lemon and have a lower acid content than other lemons. Meyer lemons are often larger and sweeter than other lemons.

Preserved lemons have been preserved with salt and are available in jars. They are used in Mediterranean recipes and have a very strong flavor.

What Does a Lemon Look and Taste Like?

Lemons are usually elliptical or round in shape and can have a nipple shaped protuberance on the end opposite the stem. They have a thick peel that is yellow on the outside when ripe. The flesh is separated into sections by membranes, like oranges and limes.

Most have seeds, which don’t taste good but are not poisonous. They are mouth puckeringly tart, though the different varieties can vary in acidity.

What Is a Lemon Good For and Used In?

Lemons are used in sweet dishes like pudding, cakes, and bars, in savory dishes with vegetables, and in pork, chicken, beef and fish dishes. Their bright flavor can lighten up a fatty or heavy dish.

What are Good Substitutes for Lemons?

Lemons can be replaced with oranges or limes.

Lemon juice in recipes can be replaced with the same amount of lime or orange juice, half as much vinegar or white wine, or a few drops of lemon extract. The substitutions may affect flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be substituted in equal amounts for fresh lemon juice.

Lemon juice can replace cream of tartar in baking recipes; use ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar and 1 teaspoon of water for each teaspoon of lemon juice.

Can I Feed Lemons to My Dog, Cat, or Other Pet?

Lemons are not toxic to dogs, but the citric acid in them can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Cats are even more sensitive, but they usually avoid citrus scents.

Birds such as adult parrots like lemons, but feed them only as occasional treats because they are so acidic.

Lizards should not be fed lemons because of the acidity.

Does a Lemon Give You Gas?

Not usually. The acid in lemons can actually help break down your food and decrease gas.

How to Store Lemons

Lemons should be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator to prevent moisture loss and decay.

How Long Do Fresh Lemons Last at Room temperature?

How to Store Cut Fresh Lemons

Cut fresh lemons can be wrapped with plastic wrap or stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator. They will last a few days.

How to Store Lemons in the Refrigerator

Lemons should be stored in a sealed bag in the crisper drawer in the refrigerator. They will last up to a month.

how much lemon juice equals one lemon
how much lemon juice equals one lemon

Can You Freeze Lemons and if so How?

To freeze lemons, wash and dry them, then place them in a sealed plastic bag and squeeze out all the air, then store them in the freezer.

Or cut them into wedges by placing the lemon on a cutting board and cutting diagonally through them to make an X. This will give you four pieces that can be cut in half to give you eight pieces if you have a large lemon.

You can also slice the lemons into halves or slices, cutting across the lemon from side to side, not end to end.

Place the pieces onto a parchment lined cookie sheet, making sure they aren’t touching. Once they are frozen, you can place them in a plastic bag, squeeze out all the air, and store them in the freezer. Then you can pull out as many pieces as you need, and keep the rest in the freezer for later use. Use frozen lemons within four months.

Alternatively, to freeze the juice, use a citrus juicer to juice your lemons and freeze the juice in mini ice cube trays. Place the cubes in a zipper lock bag and squeeze out all the air, then store them in the freezer and pull out as many as you need when you are cooking.

How to Cut Lemons

Lemons can be cut into halves, slices, or wedges. To cut a lemon, place it on a cutting board with the stem end on one side. To make halves, cut across the middle of the lemon, not from the stem end. To make wedges, cut through the lemon in an X pattern. This will give you four wedges, which can each be cut in half to make eight smaller wedges. To cut slices, start from one end and cut straight across the lemon.

Can I Eat the Skin of a Lemon or Should I Peel It First?

Lemons aren’t usually eaten as fruits, like oranges and grapefruits, so they don’t need to be peeled, but the peel is used as flavoring in many recipes. Preserved lemon peel is an Asian snack food.

How to Slice Lemons

Lemons are commonly sliced into halves, slices, and wedges. To slice a lemon into any of these shapes, place it on a cutting board with the stem end to one side. To cut a lemon in half, cut across it in the middle so the stem end is on one half and the opposite end is on the other half.

To make slices, start at one end and cut across the lemon. Discard the stem end and the opposite end.

To make wedges, cut through the lemon in an X pattern. This will give you large wedges, which can be cut in half lengthwise if you want smaller wedges.

How to Chop or Cube Lemons

Not relevant for lemons

How to Zest Lemons

Use a microplane grater or the finest side of a grating box to remove the zest, which is the very thin yellow surface of the lemon. Avoid grating any deeper than that, because the pith, or the white part between the zest and the flesh, is very bitter. Tap the grater on a cutting board to knock the zest loose.

If you want the flavor but not the texture of lemon zest, use a vegetable peeler to remove very thin strips of the zest. Pare the pieces the long way on the lemon so you have long strips, which can be simmered in your recipe and then are easily removed.

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