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There are so many other exciting and genuinely helpful ways to put that little yellow fruit to good use.
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Or the opposite: moldy and gross.
Either way, not a good look.
Bookmark one of these 24 hacks for the next you have a mountain of lemons to get through.
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This hack is super easy and it makes a ton of salt.
Packed up in cute jars, the salt also makes agreat gift.
With the help of lemon juice, a super simple salad dressing is completely within reach.
Or, if you’d rather not wing it, follow thisrecipe.
To make these, you’ll need baking soda, salt, lemons, and that’s it.
This hack has saved me time and time againit’s really that good!
Just like that, you’ve got buttermilk.
Double down on the lemon flavor in all your baked goods by using both the juiceandthe zest.
FYI, using the zest will make you look fancy AF.
You know what has acid?
It is almost never a bad idea to add a squirt of lemon juice to your food.
In pasta, soups, and roasts alike, the juice will bring a much needed freshness and contrast.
Try this lemon-parmesan angel hair recipehere.
Hate it when you slice apples,avocados, and bananas and they immediately turn brown?
Squirt them with lemon juice to keep them fresher longer.
As classic as apple pie, how could we not include lemonade?
We’ve tried it and the results were amazing.
Preserved lemons have a light, mild flavor that can enhance anything frompastato salad.
To make them, combine lemons and salt in a jar and let it sit until fully preserved.
They’ll be ready to use in about a month.
Homemade limoncello takes a bit of effort to make, but it’s so worth it.
This easy-to-make, all-natural cleaner will make your house smell fresh to death.
You know that moment when crusty, white scales start forming in your kettle?
That moment can be quickly reversed with a little lemon juice.
It’ll freshen up your fridge in a matter of hours.
There are a few different ways to make your own lemon-infused oil.
The lemon oil tastes great on salads or in pasta!
But, it’s perfect for scenting candles, like this easy beeswax one.
Bonus: they’ll make your fire smell amazing.
Now that’s how you hygge.
Your muffins andpancakesare practically begging you to.
Because who hasn’t dreamt of sending secret messages?
Made entirely of just lemon juice, this project might be the easiest on this already pretty easy list.
