VIDEO: Can you freeze limes?
You should not freeze limes
- The fruits will visually suffer a lot. They get brown spots from the cold and there is a risk of them bursting as the liquid inside expands from the freezing. So be sure to put them in a sealable bag if you absolutely want to freeze them whole.
- One possibility would be to cut the limes in half, scrape them out and freeze the mashed pulp in portions. It may after thawing can be used just fine.
- Squeeze the fruits you bought cheaply and freeze the ones you won juice a. You can fill it in an ice cube container or in ice cube bags (bottles are less suitable because of the expansion of the liquid described above). In summer you have an aromatic and tasty cooling option for your soft drinks.
You can also use the fruit differently
- Do you have a dishwasher? Throw in half a lime. It smells wonderful and also cleans the dishes.
- What works with lemon juice also works with limes: Cut the fruit in half and use it to rub your faucets or your stainless steel sink. You will be amazed how well the acid cleanses.
- Make from the fruits Scented candles here. Then you also have a nice gift idea for the next birthday party.
- A dash of lime juice in a salad dressing is extremely tasty. But dose it carefully. It may be that the acid tastes too strong; possibly weaken them with sugar.
- Lime juice also goes very well in soups and Sauces. A Lime and mushroom schnitzel is just one of the many possibilities.
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Incidentally, fresh limes keep for at least two weeks in a normal refrigerator. Possibly is a Freeze not necessary if you can find alternative uses.
