Description
A flavorful seasoning made from dried lemon peels, perfect for enhancing dishes with a citrusy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large lemons (peels only)
- 2–2 tbsp whole peppercorns
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Use a vegetable peeler that will take the least amount off. I recommend using a Y peeler because it takes off a thinner amount of skin. You only need to peel the very outer yellow skin of lemon (zest), and none of the white.
- Remember that every oven is different! Set your oven to the lowest setting it will let you bake it, typically between 150℉ to 175℉.
- Preheat the oven to its lowest setting.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the lemon peels in the pan in one layer.
- Place into the oven and allow the lemon strips to dry out for about 1-2 hours. Check occasionally and remove them as soon as they’re completely dried out (edges curled in, no moist spots, and all the color changed from bright yellow to dark dull yellow).
- Place the dried lemon, whole peppercorns, and sugar into a spice grinder or a high-powered blender. Blend until it’s ground into a small texture and no large chunks remain.
- Mix together with the salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour into a small, air-tight glass jar for storage.
Notes
- Ovens cook slightly differently and they will have different lowest cooking settings.
- Make sure to check on the peels to ensure they dry out properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0