Homemade Orange Peel Powder
Do you ever wonder what else you could do with your orange peels instead of just tossing them? One way you can put them to good use is to make orange peel powder! Orange peel powder can be used in baking or in making your own homemade bath and body products!
Yield: 4 oz
Cost: $3
Equipment
- Large sheet pan
- Silicone baking mat (optional)
- High powdered blender or food processor
- Glass container with lid
Materials
- 1 bag oranges
Instructions
- Wash oranges thoroughly, pat dry, then peel them. (See notes for more)
- Place the peels in an even layer on a lined baking sheet and bake at your oven's lowest temperature (mine is 170 degrees F).
- Allow the orange peels to bake for 4-6 hours, or more depending on your oven, checking periodically, until they are fully dried.
- Allow the peels to cool slightly and add them to a high powered blender or food processor and grind them until they are a fine powder.
- Add the orange peel powder to an airtight container and store in a cool dry spot for up to six months.
Notes
- If you plan on using your orange peel powder in a food product, I'd suggest using organic oranges, if possible.
- Place the orange peels in a gallon freezer bag as you use them and freeze in between if you don't plan on peeling and eating a whole bag of oranges ;)
- You'll know the orange peels are fully dried when you can snap them in half easily and there's no moisture when you touch them.