How to Freeze Citrus Fruits

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    Fruit Pieces

    • 1). Wash the outside of the fruit with water.

    • 2). Peel each fruit, without cutting in half. Discard the peels.

    • 3). Divide the fruit into the individual sections.

    • 4). Remove the seeds and membrane from each section.

    • 5). Put the pieces in a freezer container and cover with fruit juice or 40 percent syrup. Before adding the liquid, mix in ½ tsp. ascorbic acid for every 1 quart of syrup or juice.

    • 6). Place an airtight lid on the freezer container and place in the freezer.

    Fruit Juice

    • 1). Wash the outside of the fruit with water.

    • 2). Cut the fruit in half.

    • 3). Press the cut half against a juicer to release the fruit juice, without pressing oil from the rind. Repeat for all the citrus fruit, discarding the rinds.

    • 4). Pour the juice into a freezer container.

    • 5). Add ¾ tsp. of ascorbic acid per 1 gallon of juice.

    • 6). Place an airtight lid on the freezer container and place in the freezer.

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