Dried Lemon Peel

Use as a lemon zest replacement, add flavor to recipes or use as seasoning for meats, vegetables, and pasta.

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Course: spices

Keyword: dried lemon peel, dried lemon zest

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Preheat oven 175°F.
Wash and dry lemons.
Zest lemons using a zester, microplane, grater, or peeler. Zest only the yellow rind and avoid zesting the white pith.
Spread out the zest in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake 20-25 or until zest is fully dried.
Transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to a year.