Simple and quick preparation, orange powder is a perfect way to reuse orange peels (obviously organic) creating a natural aroma for many recipes.
Perfect for flavoring, enriching, and scenting many sweet preparations: cakes, cookies, custard etc., but also for savory dishes: chicken, risottos, and fish.
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To prepare this magical powder, I used the VitaDry Pro Home Dehydrator by Cecotec. 5 trays: maximize drying space with 5 removable and height-adjustable trays. Perfect dehydration easily and precisely through the digital display, offering you full control of temperature and time.
In the absence of a dehydrator, you can use an air fryer or the home oven.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 jar
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
ORANGE POWDER INGREDIENTS
- as needed orange peel
- as needed mandarin peel
Tools
- 1 Dehydrator
ORANGE POWDER PREPARATION
Wash the oranges thoroughly, peel them thinly with a peeler so as not to cut the white part which is bitter.
Place the peels inside the dehydrator trays and set to 122°F-131°F for about 5/6 hours. Remember that drying time depends on various variables: thickness and humidity mainly.
With a traditional oven: 122°F-140°F for about an hour and leave them there until they are very cold.
With the air fryer: 284°F for 15 minutes and then let cool.
When the peels are completely dry and cold, place them in the mixer and grind them finely until you get the powder.
Store the powder in well-sealed glass jars.
Adriana’s Tip
We can use orange powder to flavor: oil, sugar, salt, shortcrust pastry, yogurt, salads, herbal teas, and hot chocolate. Try it!
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