Citrus-Peel Powder

A fragrant and versatile powder made from dried citrus peels, perfect for adding intense citrus flavor to dishes, baked goods, and spice blends.

2 servings
24 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mixed citrus peels
  • 1 piece spice mill

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 150° or as low as it will go. Using a vegetable peeler, remove peel from 2 pounds mixed citrus. Place peels in a large saucepan and pour in cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Drain; rinse peels under cold water. Repeat twice more.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Spread peels out on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and bake until dry and brittle, 18-24 hours.

    1440 min

  3. 3.

    Working in batches, grind peels in a spice mill to a fine powder.

    10 min