HOW TO DRY CITRUS ZEST (LEMON/ORANGE/LIME/GRAPEFRUIT)
I cannot say how much zest one fruit yields. This is more of a technique. I needed dried zest for recipe #461844 #461844 and found the store-bought stuff just ridiculously expensive. Citrus zest enlivens various recipes: tea blends, mulled cider, cakes, pies, oatmeal, cookies, jellies & preserves, use in place of extracts, in caking frostings, flavored honey & butters, meat rubs, sauces & bbq sauce or give as a gift. Cook time is drying time.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Lemon
Time P2DT5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- If at all possible, start with an organic orange, lemon or other citrus fruit. While organic is ideal, thoroughly washing and drying store-bought citrus fruit should make the fruit safe to eat. I listed 4 fruits, but would zest, dry and store separately.
- Using a microplane or zester, pull the zest across the surface of the fruit, working around any discolored or bad spots. Only pull off the colored portion leaving the white, bitter pith behind.
- Spread it in a single layer on a plate or waxed paper and leave it exposed to the air until it is dry enough to be brittle (a couple of days).
- Store the dried zest it in a sealed jar in a cool, dry place.
- Some Tips:.
- Zest prior to cutting into the fruit. It's easier to handle and less messy. Make it a habit to zest prior to using the fruit to have a supply on hand.
- Rubbing between two fingers will release the oils prior to adding to a recipe.
- For an alternative process, use the zesting process over waxed paper, fold several times and freeze in a zip locked bag.
- Take advantage of fruit when it's highly available and low in price.
- Be careful while zesting. Tools are sharp.
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GAMIN SAJJAD YT
[email protected]This is a great way to add a little bit of zest to your life!
SRM Shipon
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe with blood orange zest. I think it would be great in my chocolate cake recipe.
Avril Harrison
[email protected]This is a great way to save money on citrus fruits. I always buy citrus fruits in bulk, so I'm always looking for ways to use them up before they go bad.
Eloise Mills
[email protected]I've never thought of drying citrus zest before. This is a great idea!
Junayed Siddik
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe with a mix of citrus fruits. I think it would be great to use in my fruit salad.
Mostafa Alorr
[email protected]This is a great way to add a little extra flavor to your dishes. I love using dried citrus zest in my chicken and fish recipes.
Smith Ebuka
[email protected]I've been using this method to dry citrus zest for years. It's so easy and convenient.
Sibam Mali
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe with lime zest. I think it would be great in my margarita recipe.
Donald Blue
[email protected]This is a great way to use up extra citrus fruits. I always have a few lemons and oranges on hand, so I'm always looking for ways to use them up.
raider _818_hd
[email protected]I love using dried citrus zest in my baking. It adds such a nice flavor.
Rita Pulami
[email protected]This is a great way to preserve citrus zest. I always have a jar of dried zest on hand to use in my cooking.
Sam Speechless
[email protected]I've never dried citrus zest before, but this recipe made it really easy. I'm so happy with the results!
Norul Huda
[email protected]I tried this recipe with grapefruit zest, and it worked great! The zest is nice and flavorful. I'm going to use it to make some grapefruit muffins.
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[email protected]I used this method to dry orange zest, and it turned out perfectly. I'm going to use it to make some orange cookies.
Gerard Joseph
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a way to dry citrus zest for a long time. This method is perfect.
Nishan Tiwari
[email protected]This is a really easy and convenient way to dry citrus zest. I used to grate the zest by hand, but this is so much faster and easier.
Runchi Oli
[email protected]This is a great way to use up leftover citrus zest. I had a bunch of lemons and oranges that were starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. The zest turned out great! I'm going to use it to make some lemon bars.
Kgauhelo Mallane
[email protected]I've been drying citrus zest for years, and this method is by far the easiest and most effective. The zest comes out perfectly dry and flavorful, and it's so easy to store. I love using it in baking, cooking, and even cocktails.