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Don't Throw Out Citrus Peels!

1/11/2013

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My article about using dehydrated orange peels in my tea, for the vitamin C, got me looking for other uses for citrus peels.  They smell great, but I don't like wasting them in a garbage disposal, and though I do have a mulch pile for composting, it has become more and more rare that I put kitchen scraps in it.  

Not only can can you dehydrate almost any fruit scraps for tea, but vegetable scraps can be used in soups and stocks, and some can be regrown (see Growing Celery From Scraps).


The article excerpt below is from wikihow.com, and has several links to recipes and how-to's for candied peels, brandy, etc...

Citrus peels can be used in myriad ways instead of simply tossing them out or
composting them. In a household that consumes many oranges, lemons, grapefruit,
tangelo, and other citrus, making use of the peels can save you money and
produce some wonderful results. This article presents a few suggestions to get
you started.

Always wash the peel extremely well before use. If possible, prefer organic
sources rather than those which have been sprayed, especially for any food or
internal use. If you can't get organic fruit, use a very good fruit and
vegetable scrub to remove chemical traces.

There are many types of citrus, including orange, mandarin, kumquat, grapefruit,
lemon, lime, pummelo, citron (citrus apple), tangerines, etc.

LEMON - There are so many potential lemon peel uses that entire chapters in books have
been devoted to it.

- Peel a lemon and use it to bathe yourself in the shower. It leaves your body and
hair smelling fresh and clean.

- Citrus peels such as peel of lemon work well for
roasting chicken. Put peel into the chicken and roast. You will find a great smelling and good tasting chicken.


ORANGE -
  • -Use the peel to keep your brown sugar soft by putting it in the packaging
    with the brown sugar.
  • -Make candied orange peel.
  • -Make preserved orange peel.

  • (Of course my contribution here is to dehydrate them and use in medicinal teas)



    OTHER USES FOR CITRUS PEELS:

  • -Use to flavor water. Add any citrus peels to a pitcher of water and put in
    the refrigerator. Now you can enjoy the taste of water even more.
     
  • -Use any type of citrus peel and candy it. It is very sweet and a great snack
    for the kids.
  • -Make marmalade, chutney, jam, and savory sauces using citrus
    peel.
  • -Add a slice of citrus peel to brown sugar to stop the sugar from going hard.


    Read the entire article here...http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Citrus-Fruit-Peels-in-the-Home-and-Garden


    5 Comments
    LindaG link
    1/11/2013 11:41:11 am

    You can also put them in vinegar and let them steep for a week or so, if I remember right, and have a wonderful smelling cleaner. :o)

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    Grace
    1/11/2013 01:44:34 pm

    LindaG, that's a good idea! We might just do that. Cheaper than store-bought too... I'm Grace, from the Kid's Blog. Be sure to check it out! ;) Thanks!

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    Deseree
    1/12/2013 12:57:56 pm

    What about a poutpourie (not sure how to spell that) recipe? I know you can use the peels in there and would love to try that sometime

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    Tina
    1/14/2013 07:23:06 am

    Deseree, when I have used potpourri I soak it in an essential oil so that it will smell stronger; you can use whatever dried items you would like, and also use whatever essential oil that you like. Pine cones and cinnamon oil work well, but make sure to wear gloves or use a ziploc bag if you use cinnamon, as it can burn.

    I use lavender from the garden sometimes, and just put it in a saucepan on the stove to simmer. I don't generally use potpourri, as I have cats who love to drag it out and bat it around all over the house. ;)

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    Kim link
    8/24/2016 06:56:29 am

    This is a great post. Thank for share here

    Reply



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