What Does It Mean to \"Zest\" a Lemon?<\/h2>\r\nIf you're not familiar with using citrus in cooking, zest might be a new ingredient for you.\r\n\r\nZesting a lemon is simply scraping the outer peel of citrus fruit\u2014like lemon, orange, lime or grapefruit\u2014into small shavings. It packs so much punch because it's filled with the fruit's potent natural oils. Pound for pound, the outer part of the peel has more flavor than lemon juice (though juice also plays an important role in many citrus-based dishes).\r\nHow to Zest a Lemon with a Zester<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/GHTJM17_4217_C07_18_3bC.jpg?fit=1024,683\")
<\/p>\r\nLearn how to zest a lemon with the tool made specifically for the job. A citrus zester<\/a> is designed to create narrow strips of the outer peel.\u00a0Be careful to zest only the colorful outermost portion and none of the white pith, which can be bitter.\r\n\r\nOnce zested, you can chop the strips into fine pieces to stir into a recipe. Or, if you plan to use them as a garnish, leave the strips as is\u2014strips of zest make great accents for our favorite mocktails<\/a>.\r\nHow to Zest a Lemon with a Microplane\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/GHTJM17_4217_C07_18_1bC.jpg?fit=1024,683\")
\r\n\r\nA rasp, sometimes called by the brand name Microplane<\/a>, is our Test Kitchen's preferred method for getting superfine lemon zest.\r\n\r\nTo use, simply rub a washed and dried lemon over the plane, using light pressure and turning as you work. Microplanes<\/a> produce the finest zest possible\u2014perfect for stirring into lemon curd, custard or any batter or dough (lemon spritz cookies<\/a>, anyone?).\r\nHow to Zest a Lemon Without a Zester<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nUse a box grater<\/h3>\r\n![\"Person](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/GHTJM17_4217_C07_18_2bC.jpg?fit=1024,683\")
\r\n\r\nIf you don't have a citrus zester on hand, you can still get the lemon flavor you need. Just break out your box grater<\/a>.\r\n\r\nUse the fine holes or the sharp grater teeth to gently shave the zest from the lemon. Be sure to turn the fruit as you go to avoid getting any of the fibrous white pith.\r\n\r\nUnlike the zester, this method provides small, fine pieces of zest, so there's no need to chop afterward.\r\nUse a vegetable peeler<\/h3>\r\nYour everyday vegetable peeler can also be used to zest lemons. Use the blade to cut away the outer rind of the fruit. Larger strips of zest like this are ideal for garnishing cocktails, like a martini<\/a> with a twist.\r\n\r\nFor finer pieces of zest, use a sharp knife to chop up the peel.\r\nTools for Zesting Citrus<\/h2>\r\n[embed_section]\r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1739253\" title=\"Zester\" buybutton=\"Shop Now\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.williams-sonoma.com\/products\/williams-sonoma-prep-tools-zester-channel-knife\/?catalogId=79&sku=5712502&\" newtab=\"true\" product_name=\"OXO Good Grips 3- Piece Wooden Utensil Set\" product_price=\"15.95\" product_category=\"Kitchen\" product_retailer=\"Amazon.com\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1739252\" title=\"Rasp\" buybutton=\"Shop Now\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/microplane-master-series-zester\/s317375?\" newtab=\"true\" product_name=\"Mason Cash Colour Mix Powder Pink S18 Chip Resistant Earthenware 26cm Mixing Bowl\" product_price=\"37.95\" product_category=\"Home\" product_retailer=\"Everything Kitchens\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1749693\" title=\"Box Grater\" buybutton=\"Shop Now\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/microplane-5-blade-box-grater-black\/s291883\" newtab=\"true\" product_name=\"OXO Good Grips 3- Piece Wooden Utensil Set\" product_price=\"15.95\" product_category=\"Kitchen\" product_retailer=\"Amazon.com\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\n\r\n[embed-content imageid=\"1530454\" title=\"Vegetable Peeler\" buybutton=\"Shop Now\" linkurl=\"https:\/\/www.williams-sonoma.com\/products\/kuhn-rikon-peeler\/\" newtab=\"true\" product_name=\"OXO Good Grips 3- Piece Wooden Utensil Set\" product_price=\"15.95\" product_category=\"Kitchen\" product_retailer=\"Amazon.com\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\n\r\n[\/embed_section]\r\nTips for Zesting a Lemon<\/h2>\r\nHow much zest does a lemon have?<\/h3>\r\nThe average lemon yields about 1 tablespoon of zest. Keep this in mind as you read recipes that call for these types of measures (but a little extra zest never hurt a dish\u2014especially these\u00a0lemon-basil recipes<\/a>).\r\nHow do you store lemon zest?<\/h3>\r\nYou can store lemon zest<\/a> in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about a week.\r\n\r\nLemon zest can also be stored in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to a year. When you're ready to use it, no need to defrost: Just pop the zest into your lemon dessert batter.\r\n\r\nAnd never let a lemon rind go to waste! If you're planning on using just the juice, be sure to zest the peel into a container to use later.\r\nWhat's a good lemon zest substitute?<\/h3>\r\nSometimes, you swear you have a lemon in the crisper only to find the drawer bare. Don't worry\u2014there are lots of good substitutes for lemon zest<\/a>. Zests from other citrus fruits are one option. You could also use a small amount of lemon extract<\/a> or dried lemon peel. Lemon juice works in some recipes, but depending on what you're making you may need to balance the tartness with a bit of sugar. Lemon juice also adds extra liquid you may not want when baking, so it's best as a lemon zest substitute in recipes that already contain liquid, such as\u00a0lemon curd<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"51219\"]\r\nRecipes That Use Lemon Zest<\/h2>\r\n
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\r\n\r\nA rasp, sometimes called by the brand name Microplane<\/a>, is our Test Kitchen's preferred method for getting superfine lemon zest.\r\n\r\nTo use, simply rub a washed and dried lemon over the plane, using light pressure and turning as you work. Microplanes<\/a> produce the finest zest possible\u2014perfect for stirring into lemon curd, custard or any batter or dough (lemon spritz cookies<\/a>, anyone?).\r\nHow to Zest a Lemon Without a Zester<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
Use a box grater<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIf you don't have a citrus zester on hand, you can still get the lemon flavor you need. Just break out your box grater<\/a>.\r\n\r\nUse the fine holes or the sharp grater teeth to gently shave the zest from the lemon. Be sure to turn the fruit as you go to avoid getting any of the fibrous white pith.\r\n\r\nUnlike the zester, this method provides small, fine pieces of zest, so there's no need to chop afterward.\r\nUse a vegetable peeler<\/h3>\r\nYour everyday vegetable peeler can also be used to zest lemons. Use the blade to cut away the outer rind of the fruit. Larger strips of zest like this are ideal for garnishing cocktails, like a martini<\/a> with a twist.\r\n\r\nFor finer pieces of zest, use a sharp knife to chop up the peel.\r\n
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Tips for Zesting a Lemon<\/h2>\r\n
How much zest does a lemon have?<\/h3>\r\nThe average lemon yields about 1 tablespoon of zest. Keep this in mind as you read recipes that call for these types of measures (but a little extra zest never hurt a dish\u2014especially these\u00a0lemon-basil recipes<\/a>).\r\n
How do you store lemon zest?<\/h3>\r\nYou can store lemon zest<\/a> in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about a week.\r\n\r\nLemon zest can also be stored in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to a year. When you're ready to use it, no need to defrost: Just pop the zest into your lemon dessert batter.\r\n\r\nAnd never let a lemon rind go to waste! If you're planning on using just the juice, be sure to zest the peel into a container to use later.\r\n
What's a good lemon zest substitute?<\/h3>\r\nSometimes, you swear you have a lemon in the crisper only to find the drawer bare. Don't worry\u2014there are lots of good substitutes for lemon zest<\/a>. Zests from other citrus fruits are one option. You could also use a small amount of lemon extract<\/a> or dried lemon peel. Lemon juice works in some recipes, but depending on what you're making you may need to balance the tartness with a bit of sugar. Lemon juice also adds extra liquid you may not want when baking, so it's best as a lemon zest substitute in recipes that already contain liquid, such as\u00a0lemon curd<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"51219\"]\r\n
Recipes That Use Lemon Zest<\/h2>\r\n