lime juice substitute
in pie crust.

Lime Juice keeps pie crust tender while adding a hint of citrus. The sub should have similar acidity without strong flavor.

top substitutes

01

Lemon Juice

10.0best for pie crust
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Closest citrus juice swap; slightly less bitter, use 1:1 in marinades, dressings, and cocktails

02

Lemons

10.0best for pie crust
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Squeeze one lemon for about 3 tbsp juice; slightly less bitter and more sour than lime

03

Limes

10.0best for pie crust
1 tbsp : 2 tbsp

Squeeze one lime for 2 tbsp juice; fresher flavor than bottled, add zest for extra punch

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04

Red Wine Vinegar

6.7
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Use 1:1 in marinades and dressings; adds fruity depth but lacks citrus brightness

05

Tamarinds

6.0
1:1

Sour-sweet fruit pulp; dissolve in warm water, adds fruity depth to curries and dressings

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