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Using frozen lemon zest in cakes

(9 Posts)
teabagwoman Tue 01-Mar-22 10:32:59

I’ve seen it in Tesco’s, Kittylester. Hetty58, how long does the zest keep mixed with sugar? I hadn’t thought of getting my granddaughter to do it, that would solve my problem and help to keep her occupied, always a good thing.

Redhead56 Tue 01-Mar-22 09:46:14

I haven’t seen frozen lemon peel but our shops are limited. If I could get it I would dry it off with kitchen roll before using it.

DaisyAnne Tue 01-Mar-22 08:41:32

I don't think it's lazy Hetty - just very well organised. Sadly no available granddaughter in this house grin

Hetty58 Tue 01-Mar-22 08:37:52

I haven't heard of frozen. My eyesight is good - but I'm lazy, so I get my granddaughter to zest lemons and oranges, then mix with caster sugar and put in jars for me. (She loves little jobs like that, using the zester, peeler, apple corer etc.)

DaisyAnne Tue 01-Mar-22 08:34:04

I'm trying to find some but so far only found dried and keep getting distracted because I am also looking for Green Onion Powder.

kittylester Tue 01-Mar-22 08:30:03

Where do you buy frozen lemon zest? I would think it's OK and well worth keeping in stock.

Blinko Tue 01-Mar-22 08:28:48

I love lemon cake and would think frozen lemon zest works perfectly well. Go for it! Then we'll all be round to sample some...

DaisyAnne Tue 01-Mar-22 08:24:52

I haven't, but I too would be interested to hear about it.

teabagwoman Tue 01-Mar-22 08:23:16

I have problems with my sight and find zesting a lemon difficult because I can’t see where I’ve zested and where I haven’t. Has anyone tried using ready frozen lemon zest in cake baking?