Orange Peel Powder

Orange, lemon, and mandarin peel powder. A jar of Sicilian fragrance to keep for special occasions like Christmas, sweets or savory dishes. Naturally, I wasn’t aware of it. I was inspired by a recipe I saw on the web, I never thought of making orange peel powder. Having organic oranges, it felt like a waste to throw away such goodness! I made candied peels, the marmalade, and now also the orange powder. I believe I have a magic jar at home, just open it, and the strong scent of citrus fills the air. Here all the instructions with photos and explanations. You can find many other recipes on my blog.

  • Cost: Very economical
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Portions: 1 Piece
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 oz orange peel
  • 1 3/4 oz lemon peel
  • 1 3/4 oz mandarin peel

Tools

  • Blender
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment Paper

Preparation

  • The first and most important thing is to peel the oranges, making sure not to leave the white part. It’s too bitter.

  • As you see, I have arranged the orange peels on the baking tray with parchment paper. Let them dry for 2 hours in the oven at 175°F.

  • Here they are ready.

  • Use a mixer to grind the orange peels into powder. Since I have a homogenizer, I used that.

  • Ready! Orange peel powder.

  • I deliberately did not grind the dried orange peels further, but you can do so if you prefer.

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  • Can I add other types of peels along with orange peels?

    Yes, they will definitely go well together, and the flavor will be intense whether they are orange, lemon, or mandarin peels.

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My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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