How do you know when to pick a key lime?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you know when to pick a key lime?
2. How is key lime different from lime?
3. What can I do with so many limes?
4. What do you do if you have too many limes?
5. Can you have too many limes?
6. What can I do with a lot of lemons and limes?
7. Can you freeze lemons and limes?
8. Why do you preserve lemons?
9. Can you freeze lemon juice and zest?

How do you know when to pick a key lime?

When picking key limes, look for ones that are already ripe. This fruit will not continue to ripen after its picked. Look for a yellowish-green color. They should be heavy and firm, but not hard.

How is key lime different from lime?

Key limes are smaller and contain more seeds than Persian limes, while Persian limes have a thick, bright green skin, and Key lime skin is thin and tends to be a little on the yellow side. ... The main difference seems to be that it requires a lot more of that aromatic Key lime juice to make the famous pie sing.

What can I do with so many limes?

Drinks

1. Put slices in your water. As Natural Nigerian testifies.
2. Give your hibiscus infusion/ Zobo life with limes.
3. Make limeade. ...
4. Liven up your Chapman cocktail with juice and wedge.
5. Coconut water. ...
6. Add to sugarcane juice.
7. Make a cordial with lemons, lemongrass and limes.
8. Great in some teas and infusions – both juice and zest.

What do you do if you have too many limes?

Squeeze that lemon juice into some hot water with a dash of honey – bam, sore throat remedy! Limes do the same trick as lemon; they break down the mucus while the honey soothes the throat. So if you prefer a lime taste, you can enjoy it and still receive the same benefits as lemon!

Can you have too many limes?

Additionally, some people may experience acid reflux from eating limes or drinking the juice due to its acidity. ... Limes are very acidic and best enjoyed in moderation. Eating many limes can increase your risk of cavities, as the acid in limes — and other citrus fruits — can erode tooth enamel ( 29 ).

What can I do with a lot of lemons and limes?

10 things to do with lemons

1. Get baking. Lemons bring just the right amount of sweetness and tart to baking. ...
2. Tart it up. Sweet pastry and a creamy, citrusy filling come together to make lemon tart - a dessert-lovers delight. ...
3. Hot puddings. ...
4. Make marmalade. ...
5. Bottle them up.
6. Curd, and 3 ways to enjoy it. ...
7. Cool treats. ...
8. Drink it up.

Can you freeze lemons and limes?

You can freeze lemons, limes and oranges up to 6 months. Just make sure you use a freezer container or bag and get out excess air.

Why do you preserve lemons?

Preserved lemons add a huge punch of citrus and umami flavor that ordinary lemons can't match.

Can you freeze lemon juice and zest?

You can freeze a steady supply of fresh lemon slices, lemon juice and lemon zest to use all year long! ... The zest is stored in a glass jar in the freezer and one little pint jar lasts quite a long time. Whenever a recipe calls for that random teaspoon of zest, it's easy to scoop out as needed.