Dried Citrus Peel Recipe
Ingredients
- citrus fruits limes, lemons, grapefruit, oranges, etc
Instructions
- Wash and dry citrus.
- Using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, get under the surface of the peel and cut away strips from top to bottom. Be careful to avoid the bitter white pith, it will not dry properly.
- Stack a few strips together at a time and slice them crosswise into thin (about 1/8-incpieces.
- Spread the peel in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a 200°F oven until they curl and harden slightly – 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Recipe Notes
*Dried peel can be chopped our ground
You can add the fresh skin to tea, salad dressings, smoothies, marinades, baked goods, oatmeal, and chia pudding. The dried rind will keep longer and can be added to your everyday cooking.
Kristen Coffield
I am a passionate advocate for food as medicine, life navigator and culinary coach. This is my space for sharing what excites, inspires and motivates me to live my best life. It began as a recipe blog for nourishing, simple, weekday meals and has become something much bigger… a guide to resilient wellness. I am excited to share my knowledge of how daily habits can cumulatively help you to live like you mean it and age like you want to.
