Orange powder is easy to prepare and its versatility will surprise you: it can be used in the kitchen to enhance desserts, drinks, and savory dishes, as well as in cosmetics or as a decoration. A small ingredient but full of possibilities!
SEASONALITY of oranges, depending on the variety: from November to June.
RECIPES with oranges
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 0.88 oz of orange powder
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 97.00 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 25.00 (g) of which sugars 0.00 (g)
- Proteins 1.50 (g)
- Fat 0.20 (g) of which saturated 0.02 (g)of which unsaturated 0.08 (g)
- Fibers 10.60 (g)
- Sodium 3.00 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 1 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Orange Powder
- 3.5 oz orange peel (organic or untreated)
Tools
- Peeler
- Chopper
Orange Powder
Wash the oranges thoroughly, pat them dry with a cloth.
Use a peeler to remove the peels in thin strips, avoiding the bitter white part.
To get about 0.88 oz of orange powder, I peeled 5 oranges.
How to dry orange peels?
Place the orange peels (or other citrus peels) in a single layer without overlapping them.
🍀 NATURAL METHOD: lay the peels on a plate (or paper towels), do not overlap them, and let them dry in the sun or at room temperature. After about a week, they will be ready, dry, and will break easily.
🍀 RADIATOR or STOVE: place the peels on a tray (in a single layer) and place it on a turned-on radiator or near the stove, letting them dry for a few days. Check that they are dry and crispy before removing them.
🍀 OVEN: preheat the oven to 122°F, place the peels on a tray, in a single layer, and bake. Let dry for at least 3 hours, checking from time to time. Ensure they are completely dry before removing, they should break easily.
🍀 DEHYDRATOR: set to 104-122°F, place the peels on trays without overlapping and start drying. Leave for 6-12 hours, ensuring they are dry and crispy.
🍀 AIR FRYER: place the peels in the air fryer basket, in a single layer, set the temperature to 104-122°F, and start for 1-2 hours. Check periodically, they are ready when they break easily.
🍀 MICROWAVE: place the peels on a plate, cover with paper towels, and set the microwave to low power. Dry for 1-2 minutes at a time, frequently checking until they are dry and crispy.
Once dry, blend the peels with a mixer or better a coffee grinder.
DRINKS
🍀 Mix it in herbal teas, tea or coffee for a fresh touch.
🍀 Add it to smoothies or cocktails.
COOKING
in sweet preparations
🍀 Add it to desserts (cakes, cookies, muffins, brioche).
🍀 Add it to sweet sauces.
🍀 Enrich yogurt, fruit salads or creams.
🍀 Add it to sugar, to create orange-flavored sugar.
🍀 Sprinkle it on desserts or hot chocolate.
🍀 Mix it in jams or compotes to intensify the citrus flavor.
🍀 Use it to flavor ice creams or sorbets.
🍀 Add it to cereals, muesli or homemade energy bars.
in savory preparations
🍀 Add it to risottos (for example, saffron and orange risotto) or pasta sauce.
🍀 Add it to olive oil, vinegar or butter.
🍀 Incorporate it into bread or savory leavened doughs.
🍀 Add it to salt, to create orange-flavored salt.
🍀 Use it to flavor legume soups.
🍀 Use it to enhance couscous or vegetables.
🍀 Sprinkle it on squash, carrots or sweet potatoes before roasting.
🍀 Use it in marinades or breading for meat or fish.
🍀 Use it to flavor stews or roasts.
DIY COSMETICS
🍀 Use it in scrubs or masks for the skin, thanks to its refreshing properties.
HOUSE
🍀 Add it to a potpourri or scented sachets.
How to store grated orange peel?
To store orange powder, keep it in an airtight jar, away from light, heat, and moisture. It lasts for more than 6 months.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How to make orange peel edible QUICKLY?
Heat some water, grate the peel of an orange and let it infuse for about 5 minutes. For an extra touch, add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder (or cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, ginger).
What temperature to dry at?
For proper drying, the ideal temperature is between 122°F and 158°F. Lower temperatures keep nutrients and flavors intact, while higher temperatures risk burning or altering the texture. Use an oven, dehydrator, or natural method.
