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Uses for Citrus Peels

June 2, 2006

Lemon PeelWhen you use a lemon, don't throw away the peel. Put it in a baggy and toss it in the freezer. Then you will have it handy if you encounter a recipe that needs lemon zest.

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Ideas for reusing Citrus Rinds. Post your ideas.

 
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October 2, 2011

Whenever I peel a fragrant fruit such as an apple, lemon, orange, etc. I save the peelings to simmer on the stovetop. There are times when I cannot use them that day.

 
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November 12, 2010

Grate lemon peel, lime peel, and orange peel when you buy those fruits on sale or any time. Allow the peel to dry on waxed paper.

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When fully dry, store in glass jars and label. Saves money by using these peels for flavorings when cooking or baking.

 
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November 19, 2015

I am moving from a house to an apartment. All is chaos. I just discovered I confused the laundry basket with the trash - only once. I found that the dirty clothes smelled great thanks to the dried out orange peel.

 
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April 5, 2001

Make citrus oil to keep aphids, white flies, fire ants, and mosquitoes away! Soak the rinds of 2 orange peels in 1 gallon of water (closed) for about 10 days.

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Strain out the rinds/peels and store in mason jars until ready to use.

 
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March 4, 2010

If you have an open fire or a wood burning stove, throw orange and lemon peel in with the fuel and the room will be filled with a delicious smell.

 
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December 30, 2005

Freeze the peel from oranges or lemon and later you can use it to flavor tea, coffee or cider.

 
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August 5, 2008

Cauliflower will stay white if you add a small piece of lemon peel to the water while cooking

 
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January 25, 2001

What are all the uses you can think of for orange and lemon peels?

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January 26, 20010 found this helpful

Cut them up. Then sprinkle on ground to keep cats and dogs from using it for litter box.

 
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January 26, 20010 found this helpful

If you have a garbage disposal, orange, lemon or any other citrus fruit, can be used as an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to the costly deodorizers many companies try to get you to purchase! - Lynn from NC

 
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January 26, 20010 found this helpful

The other day I had leftover peel from about 4 oranges, and I chopped
it into medium size pieces and simmered it for air freshener. When you are done, run it thru the garbage disposal to freshen it up. - Patti

 
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January 26, 20010 found this helpful

I save my peels and let them dry out, usually on the counter for a few days. Add some cloves, cinnamons sticks and whatever else you like. I store them in pretty canning jars with a pretty lace top.

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When I need new potpourri, there it is. Just use a little of all and add water and plug in. Smells great! - Brenda

 
January 26, 20010 found this helpful

I have a zester which I use to regularly peel the zest off of all my citrus fruits. I leave the zest out over night and by the morning it is dry enough to place in the spice bottles I have for orange,lemon and lime peels. I use the zest in muffins, stir frys, cakes, stews, casseroles and pies. If you buy lemon zest in the store it is costly and likely to have preservatives you don't want or need.
Mrs Kathy Cohen

 
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January 28, 20010 found this helpful

I use orange peel in with my stored brown sugar. It keeps the sugar moist and easy to use. - Bea in WI

 
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January 30, 20010 found this helpful

I use my lemon peels to boil in my tea kettle - bring to a boil and let it sit for an hour (or longer) to dissolve the crud that often builds up on the bottom. If I have let it go for awhile I sometimes have to do a little scrubbing (with the peel) but then I know my kettle is clean and ready for some serious tea-drinking!

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And for orange peels, I throw them in a pan and add a couple inches of water, along with cinnamon and cloves thrown in. Bring to a boil and then let simmer - the smell is heavenly! - Cindy

 
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June 20, 20070 found this helpful

Cook lemon peels and tomatoes. Tomatoes will smell great!

 
By Nina (Guest Post)
May 12, 20080 found this helpful

Use orange peels to rub onto your skin as a natural mosquito repellant.

 
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June 22, 2012

Is it true that if you freeze a lemon whole you can grate it over your foods and get the best nutrition, as well, as anti cancer protection? Claims are the skin holds anti cancer protection similar to chemotherapy.

By Judie

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June 23, 20120 found this helpful

I do freeze a whole lemon and I do grate the skin onto somethings.

 

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June 23, 20120 found this helpful

Citrus peels of any type are high in antioxidents which scientists believe help contribute to protection against cancer but there's no guarantee it will stop cancer. Other things citrus peels contain help aid in lowering cholesteral and help contribute protection against diabetes. You do not have to freeze them in order to be able to grate them and you can freeze the gratings simply by placing them in zip lock bags with as much air removed as possible.

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The fruit of citrus fruits must be specially prepared to freeze for the best results. Here's a link that will explain how (scroll down to Table 2 for instructions):
www.ext.colostate.edu/.../09331.html

 
June 23, 20120 found this helpful

As far as lemon peels having anti-cancer properties, I don't know, but I was very excited to hear on t.v. a week or so ago about about turmeric or cumin having serious anti-cancer properties! From what I understand, it attacks the cancer cells on 5 different levels, from the beginning stage to the end stage and 3 stages in between. You can generally get turmeric from WalMart on the vitamin isle. It is also as effective as ibuprofen in relieving pain, but with no side effects! I hope this helps.

 
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April 5, 2013

Can one blend a whole lemon, both juice and back together, to drink? Is the lemon oil edible (the oil from the peel)?

By Barth

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September 30, 2018

A great way to change an unpleasant smell coming from your garbage disposal is by grinding some lemon, lime or orange peels through it. This is a page about citrus peels for garbage disposal odors.

Lemon peel on white back drop.

February 18, 2017

The zest from lemons and oranges is used in a number of recipes, but it can also be used in homemade cleaning products. This is a page about uses for orange zest.

An orange zester with zest and a curly orange peel on a white background.

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