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Dried Citrus Peels

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An easy method for making dried citrus peels for garnishes and decorations. This technique works with oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits.

Ingredients

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2 oranges
1 lemon
1/2 red grapefruit

Instructions

Line a half-sheet rimmed baking tray with parchment. Preheat oven 212° F / 100° C.

With a sharp chef’s knife, slice the fruit to 1/4-inch thickness.

Sliced citrus peels and a knife on a cutting board

Arrange fruit slices on prepared tray, allowing space between the slices. Do not overlap.

Citrus peels on a tray

Bake in preheated oven for 2 hours. Use a spatula to flip the slices, then bake for 2 hours more.

Spatula turning a grapefruit slice

Sliced citrus fruit on a tray

Continue baking, turning the slices periodically, until dry to the touch. Depending on your oven, the fruit you’ve chosen, and the thickness of your slices, the entire process can take anywhere from 4-8 hours, so continue checking the oven periodically as they bake.

Citrus slices on a tray

Citrus slices on a tray

Dried citrus peels on a sheet of parchment

Use dried citrus slices as desired. Store in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag at room temperature for up to a year.

 

 

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