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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AboFun
abofun@hotmail.comThis is a great way to add a touch of citrus to your favorite dishes.
Sweet Candy
candysweet@gmail.comI've used this recipe to make candied citrus zest, and it turned out amazing!
Safiatu Quaye
quayesafiatu33@hotmail.comThis is a great way to preserve the flavor of citrus fruits.
Maurice Munoz
m_m@aol.comI love using dried citrus zest in my baking. It adds such a bright, citrusy flavor.
Gcini
gcini@hotmail.comThis is a great way to add a bit of zest to your favorite recipes.
Syed M Ahmad Shah
syed@hotmail.frI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's made it so easy for me to enjoy the flavor of citrus zest all year long.
Izaiah Sanders
s-i@gmail.comI've tried other methods for drying citrus zest, but this one is by far the easiest and most effective.
Amrito Roy
roya90@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for using up leftover citrus zest.
md shamsuddin
md@hotmail.frI love the convenience of having dried citrus zest on hand. It's so easy to use and adds so much flavor.
Odion Mary
mary.odion@hotmail.frThis is a great way to add a pop of citrus flavor to your dishes.
Salvation IQ
salvation@hotmail.comI've been using this recipe for years and it never disappoints.
Dina Kgabo
dina-kgabo11@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for dried citrus zest. It's always perfect.
Jim Barber
jim94@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to preserve citrus zest and use it all year long.
Naeem ullah Khan
unaeem@aol.comThis is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
AKANYANG Kaka
a39@hotmail.comI love the flavor of dried citrus zest. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes.
Iqra Ayoub
iayoub53@yahoo.comThis is a great way to use up extra citrus zest. I always have a few lemons and oranges on hand, so I'm always looking for ways to use the zest.
Raju Gour
rajugour4@gmail.comI've never tried drying citrus zest before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I did because the zest adds so much flavor to my dishes.
Raed Raed
raedr@gmail.comI love using dried citrus zest in my cooking and baking. It adds such a bright, fresh flavor. This method is so easy to follow and the zest dries perfectly.
Adnan Chughtai
adnan.chughtai31@hotmail.co.ukThis is the best way to dry citrus zest! It's so easy and the results are perfect. I've used this method to dry lemon, orange, lime, and grapefruit zest, and it works great for all of them.