5 Ways To Reuse Citrus Peels

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

Do you often throw away the peels of the citrus fruits? Here are five best ways to use them.

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Citrus salt

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Dry citrus fruit peeels in an oven or an air fryer. Grind the dried peels into a fine powder and mix with the sea salt.

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Candied citrus peel

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Simmer strip of peels in a sugar syrup until tender. Roll them in granulated sugar.

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Beverage addition

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Place clean peels in a jug of water and let them steep for some hours.

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Marmalade

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Simmer the peels with sugar and water. Boil them until the mix thickens and cool it down.

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Cleaners

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Collect the peels and infuse them in vinegar for some weeks.

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