Lemon zestLemon zest is a great way to add some flavour and nutrition to the dish. It contains vitamin C and antioxidants. It can be added to desserts, aromatic curries or in stuffings for meat and poultry.
Flavour infusionInfuse lemon peels in your sparkling water or vodka for a subtle lemony essence. It can also be added to water, vinegar or olive oil which can be used in cooking or as a dressing.
Candied lemon peelBoil lemon peel in sugar syrup for a sweet treat or garnish for desserts like cakes and cookies.
Lemon sugarAnother quirky use of lemon peels is to grate it and mix with sugar. Let the mixture sit which creates lemon-infused sugar that you can use for baking to rim cocktail glasses or to sweeten tea and coffee.
Lemon butterCombining lemon peels with aromatic herbs like rosemary can yield a delightful infusion which can be used in butter. This lemony butter can be used as a spread.
Lemon teaA comforting cup of steaming tea with a hint of lemon peel combined with honey and a touch of cinnamon is guaranteed to soothe your soul. Just drop the peel into the brewing tea and strain it to drink it.
Flavourful brothSimply add lemon peels to homemade broths and soups. This provides them with a flavour of the tangy fruit.
GarnishCut out thin strips of lemon peel or finely grated zest as a garnish for dishes like soups, salads, pasta and seafood to add a beautiful vibrant colour and citrus aroma.