How To Cut Lemons

A sharp knife cutting lemon slices on a cutting board.

Learning how to cut lemons is a foundational skill in the kitchen for any home cook! Follow this simple guide to learn how to cut lemons into both slices and wedges.

Course Tutorial

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings serving

Calories 31kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $2

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lemon

Instructions

For Lemon Slices

Cut one of the ends off the lemon.
Continue to cut thin "rings" of lemon by cutting the lemon into ¼-inch to ½-inch thick slices until you reach the other end of the lemon.

For Lemon Wedges

Cut the lemon in half across the middle.
Place one half of the lemon flat side down on a cutting board.
Slice the lemon at a 45 degree angle, creating a lemon wedge.
Cut the lemon again at a 45 degree angle, separating the lemon half into 3 wedges.
Repeat with the second half of the lemon. The end result should be 6 lemon wedges.

Notes

Roll the lemons before cutting them for more juice! Roll the lemons on a cutting board, using your palm to gently press on them before cutting into them. This will help loosen some of the membranes and make the juice easier to squeeze out of the fruit.
To store whole, uncut lemons: Lemons store best in the refrigerator in a crisper drawer and can last for up to 3 or 4 weeks.

To store cut lemons: Cut lemons will spoil considerably faster than whole, uncut lemons but will still keep for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.

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