How to Make Orange Zest
Making homemade orange zest has never been easier! Here's how to make it in under 20 minutes and store for months!
Ingredients
- 3 oranges
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly and pat dry them.
- Use a microplane to gently zest the oranges.
- Spread them in a thin, single layer on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 10-20 minutes or until they turn brownish.
Notes
- Set your oven at its lowest temperature and make sure you preheat the oven before you add in the orange zest. This will keep the zest from accidentally burning.
- Keep an eye on the zest at the 10 minute mark. If you start to see them darken slightly and they curl up a little bit, it's time to get them out. Remember that they will dry up even more as they cool.
- If you don't have a zester or a microplane, you can use a box grater too. Use the portion with the smallest holes to grate the orange peel for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.05gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.04mg
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