Do you often discard orange peels and consider it a waste? Then we have some interesting ways to tweak and reuse these peels in day-to-day cooking to enhance the nutritional value, flavor, and taste of savory and sweet treats. So, next time, whenever you overlook and plan to throw away the peels, try these smart ways and create some delightful treats using orange peels.
Orange peel marmalade
Love the slightly sweet, tangy, and bitter taste of marmalade, then tweak the orange peels to make a traditional marmalade, which can be paired with breads and desserts. The zesty flavor and enticing taste of orange peel marmalade can be achieved by combining and boiling the peels with sugar, lemon juice, and a bit of pectin to make a homemade marmalade.
Orange tea
Another interesting way of using orange peel is by preparing a simple, aromatic, and refreshing tea that can be enjoyed hot or cold. To make this simple tea, dry the orange peels and steep them in boiling water. The peels add a citrusy flavor, and the tea has digestive benefits, helping to reduce bloating and improve immune function. You can sweeten it with honey or add other spices like cinnamon for extra warmth.
Orange peel powder
Dried orange peel can be ground into a fine powder, which can then be added to various dishes for a burst of citrus flavor. Orange peel powder is often used in baking, smoothies, or as a seasoning for savory dishes like salads and marinades. It also works well in spice blends and can be sprinkled on roasted vegetables or meat for a zesty kick.
Orange peel jam
Try this unique citrus jam recipe, which can be made at home by using
Orange peel, sugar, cornflour slurry, lemon juice to name a few. This sweet and tangy jam is perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes or desserts.
Orange oil
Orange peel-infused oil is a fragrant addition to your kitchen, perfect for dressings, marinades, or even as a finishing oil for roasted vegetables or salads. To make it, simply combine orange peels with olive oil and allow it to steep for a few days. The resulting oil will have a subtle citrus aroma that can brighten up your cooking.
Orange peel chutney
This is made by removing the white part of the orange peel, then cutting the orange skin into small pieces, chop 1-2 tbsp of ginger finely chopped, green chilies to taste finely chopped, tamarind juice about 1 cup, jaggery 1 tbsp, salt to taste, hing, mustard seeds, oil, fenugreek seeds, turmeric pdr. This goes well with curd rice, roti, bread toast, idli and so on.