I make my coffee with a french press and I add the dried orange peel and dried cranberries to the coffee grounds then pour the hot water over it and press.
@brendadodd1075
Жыл бұрын
Glad to see this. Last weekend I dehydrated some ginger that I grated from some ginger I had in the freezer from 2018. It smelled so good, it took about 7 hrs. Then I put it in my coffee grinder and turned it into ground ginger. I got about 10 oz.
@cbass2755
Жыл бұрын
I just finished dehydrating lemons and limes. I gave away for Christmas gifts with tea. So many people had no idea you could do it. I did make powder too, but haven’t tried it yet. I thought it would be strong? Doesn’t matter to me, I’m excited to use it. I mixed mine…lemons and limes together. I really love my dehydrated lemons and limes. So pretty on my counter too! ♥️😃
@garbostyle1
10 ай бұрын
Don't forget that orange oil makes a great cleaner , it's all natural and smells great too. You can also make candied orange peel. I was so very lucky to grow up with a grandmother who found a use for everything.
@COWELLGIRL
Жыл бұрын
Favorite ! Mandarin orange peel zest is amazing !
@710LENNY
Жыл бұрын
My favourite use of ground dried lemon zest is to mix it 50/50 with pepper (black or white). Delicious on chicken, fish, pork, you name it. So nice to have it on hand. You didn't talk about the natural disinfectant properties of citrus. I like to use lemons (quartered) in my adult beverage of choice, and when I'm finished I put them into a a plastic bottle (juice, 2L pop, whatever) and top them with vinegar (cheap white distilled). and when the bottle is full let them sit for 3 months or longer. Strain the liquid into a squirt bottle 1 cup at a time and add an equal amount of water (believe me, do NOT use it straight) and it is a perfect all purpose cleaner, good for glass, grease, disinfecting etc, etc, etc. And it smells great. Obviously lasts for years in the vinegar. And if the price of citrus gets too high, I will peel the oranges as I go and just sit them out to dry and store them in a plastic bag until I get enough to fill a container.
@jenniewolford1631
Жыл бұрын
I dry skins (apples oranges etc) and send them to my daugher in law, she makes soap with them
@Karen-re1gd
10 ай бұрын
That’s what I’m doing them for too. Just have to get some carrots to dehydrate next ❤️
@Karen-re1gd
10 ай бұрын
She can make a dog soap with the dried orange peels to keep fleas away. Fleas hated it.
@donalsteinbach7034
Жыл бұрын
The white layer on an orange under the zest is very healthy to eat. 👍🏻
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
May be - but it doesn't outweigh the bitterness which turns people off.
@bisolailias3820
11 ай бұрын
Very very bitter
@candimero1151
9 ай бұрын
I eat all of it!!
@sandrahowington4546
Жыл бұрын
This came at a perfect time. I have a lot of lemons and limes .
@CS-bn4un
Жыл бұрын
About 99% of the time we zest and freeze orange zest for a few particular recipes..but you are reminding me (DUH!) that I can now use the dehydrator and it'll be one less thing in the freezer. Main issue is our humid climate even when I use desiccant packs...till working on best way to preserve dehydrated things where we live. Smaller jars/less in and out help! THANK YOU
@terrisouthernplainsprepper5927
Жыл бұрын
I try to always zest my citrus. Picked up some blood oranges yesterday, plan to zest them as I eat them.
@elenavaccaro339
Жыл бұрын
If you rotate the microplane on the fruit, you get better coverage.
@Damselfly54315
Жыл бұрын
Love doing zest...hubs first thought I was nuts...scrubbed it down with baking soda, rinsed well, and zested ALL my citrus as I was using it...putting it in ziplocs storing in the fridge till I had a dehydrator full...THEN used some at Christmas on the ham...he was hooked...lol, if you do navel oranges, the zest is easy to just shave off, mandarins the whole peel is great...and SO many uses, wow...
@bekegibson9603
4 ай бұрын
Just an idea. I turn my zestier upside down so i can see how much I have zested & move it to a small container rather than letting it fall on my cutting board. Every speck counts!
@shannamiller8871
Жыл бұрын
I've been dehydrating the citrus zest for a while now. I also dehydrate apple and pear peels, which I love to snack on.
@jenniewolford1631
Жыл бұрын
I bought a 50.00 meat slicer it does wonderful for apples, oranges lemons, lime & even homemade bread
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
I'd love one, just have no room to store it unless I kick a kid out of the house :D
@jenniewolford1631
Жыл бұрын
lol yeah I dont keep it on the counter it is in the way at that point. i have a 6ft plastic shelf I got at Lowes (when it was 65.00 think its now like 104.00) but i put it on that along with my vacume sealer, bags, etc keeps it out of the way. So when i do break it out i make it worth wild and do all the apples, oranges ets
@Tyork5493
Жыл бұрын
I’m excited to try this! I’ve been flavoring my soda water with commercial dehydrated lime powder and now I can make my own. Thanks so much for your videos, they are opening my world of preserving food for my family!
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
This doesn't work the same since it doesn't dissolve the way the commercial stuff does. It does infuse, though, give it time.
@jackieburnett6881
9 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this video! I always learn something from them. It is all those little things you share! Ty so much @@ThePurposefulPantry
@chrisp4962
Жыл бұрын
I have learned so much from you!!! Your approach is fantastic and I love the way you give us the info without being stuffy and flashy, just like we're neighbors. Thank you for all you have taught me as I have really enjoyed my adventure as a newbie. I am saving up for a "real" dehydrator as the one I have now isn't what I need. Again thanks so much!!!
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words!!
@lakeshiamurphy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so thoroughly yet easy to understand and follow. Your channel is such a gift!
@cbass2755
Жыл бұрын
I find using a Mortar & Pestle after grinding helps get everything crushed. I have the exact same tea holder! Lol….Nice video Darcy…😀
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@catzmeeow
Жыл бұрын
I recently used re-hydrated orange zest when I canned cranberry jam.
@candimero1151
9 ай бұрын
Orange and cranberry are so scrumptious together 😋
@Lewisiaable
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen many videos like these but yours is by far the best. Love how you explained the different ways.
@Brineytoes
Жыл бұрын
I grow Meyer lemons in a 12 inch pot (it gave me 17 last summer!). which are sweeter, larger, and have thinner, easier to work with skin that makes fantastic dried lemon peel. I juice the lemons, freezing it in 1 tablespoon cubes, then pull out the membranes and dry the peels. There is so little pith I don’t worry about it. I put the dehydrated peel in my coffee grinder and have lots of lemon powder. I love candied orange peel, but don’t have it often as I have largely cut out sugar.
@COWELLGIRL
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
@Kindred.Lines.Genealogy
Жыл бұрын
I also do pomegranate seeds and peels for my green tea.
@annsamsel1720
10 ай бұрын
How long does it take for the Pom seeds, forever it seems
@prizzyhoney
Жыл бұрын
Great tip 🍊 🍋
@erikaalire9832
Жыл бұрын
I like your counters.
@patches1483
Жыл бұрын
I will be doing this! Thanks for the idea!
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
@sharonmckee2403
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the instruction
@bluerivercountry
Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful idea!
@debbiemusgrove676
11 ай бұрын
Great idea about using the paint brush for residue of your product. I’m constantly fighting to get it off my funnel. I will definitely be picking up this habit!
@Abuelitahere
Жыл бұрын
I love to do this and also preserve lemons. I suggest if you can buy organic.
@janisholloway3038
Жыл бұрын
By the way. GOD bless you for teaching me and getting me excited about doing this.
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@janisholloway3038
Жыл бұрын
Have loved learning what and how to dehydrate from you. Was so excited about onions. Only problem have had, was small batch of vadallia. Cut small and thin. Did the wk deal and shook. 3 wks latter and when turn jar upside down, couple want to stick. Come off easy enough. No mold or moisture. Think ok? Not sure if need more drying or toss. Suggestions
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
Ye s- just as I said in this video - a little stick that comes off with any easy shake is fine. If it takes a hard shake, dry it more.
@karriemb4184
Жыл бұрын
I love doing this !! 🍋 lemons, limes and orange 🍊 are the easiest and best !!!
@carole6779
Жыл бұрын
I love all citrus and the vivid colors you get when you dry your own zest puts the store-bought to shame. I will be drying an assortment of lemons and oranges this weekend.Thanks so much for sharing your tips and tricks. Hope things cool down to the usual seasonal temps soon. 💖😄👍🍋🍊
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
Well, I'm okay if it doesn't :D I'm a cold-weather wimp and am not fond of seasonal temps in the winter LOL
@krystaldragon6145
Жыл бұрын
This is something I always forget to do. Thank you for reminding me.
@annettepewitt9769
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Darcy.
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@michaelsherby6896
Жыл бұрын
A yeast bottle Dark glass and it will fit in a big mouth jar, and you can vacuum-packed it
@brendadodd1075
Жыл бұрын
I have your book in my Amazon wish list. Will purchase in the spring.
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
My book isn't available on Amazon - but I hope you enjoy the one you're purchasing :)
@fourdayhomestead2839
Жыл бұрын
Weather here in nw wisc is beautiful too. This is a great project to do with unused holiday citrus.
@Stream7ine
Жыл бұрын
Thx for the link on the coffee grinder I needed to replace mine and I trust your judgement. Thanks for all you do. enjoy the weekend
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@kayem863
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video! I'm learning so much from you that i can dehydrate. So appreciate all you teach us. Blessings to you
@dillodefense
Жыл бұрын
I use a peeler, too! Great minds. Lol
@BigValleyLiving
Жыл бұрын
Yum! I’ll be following these instructions this weekend!🎉
@wandaf6322
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Darcy for this video! I have learned so much from your videos and website. I do have a question on dehydrated citrus wedges. Can they also be powered once dry? I am a hand/wrist amputee so I do wedges with citrus I pull apart after peeling. A friend gave me a tool from Pampered Chef that I make 4 vertical cuts around them and then peel with my only hand. I can't get the pith off the wedges. That's not a problem for the finished product is it?
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
Pith ads to the bitterness, so depending on how thick it is, it can take away from the sweetness. I powder citrus whole slices all the time, and find that it evens itself out as long as any one particular fruit doesn't have a very thick pith on it. kzitem.info/news/bejne/wISAsa2aa6FjiKw
@jolor2472
Жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you, Darcy! I'm going to try this today!
@wandaf6322
Жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you for your reply. I'll try one lemon in the dehydrator.. If it's too bitter I guess I'll just dehydrate the peels and make lemonade from the fruit itself! 😊
@susanwidner794
Жыл бұрын
Great idea! I will be doing this.
@marygallagher3428
Жыл бұрын
Great demo!
@leopardwoman38
Жыл бұрын
Great tip! 👍👍👍😀💕 Thank you
@rustyknightjustme
Жыл бұрын
Clean all of the wax of first too.
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
Thus the vinegar and scrub.
@7armedoctopus69
Жыл бұрын
I dehydrated lemon peel for zest last night. Fresh lemons from the store. Scrubbed under running water prior to cutting. Trimmed all but a very thin layer of pith off. Rejected any skin with blemishes. 6+ hours at 135F. They turned pink in spots. Has anyone ever encountered this before?
@carolalmeida220
Жыл бұрын
Citrus is good for dogs as I feed Raw and I cook for mine. So I could use this powder where the fresh squeezed sometimes isnt wanted by Maxi. Thank You
@rhonda8231
Жыл бұрын
If you vacuum seal the dehydrated peels in mylar bags, would they last longer? I love citrus flavors. It would be amazing to be able to save them.
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
You may get some more time out of them, but not enough for me to waste the $ on the bags. But if you already store in mylar, then do it. It would be awful for me
@rhonda8231
Жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry I just got this notification. Thanks for the reply.
@carolynhayes7950
7 ай бұрын
I freeze it. Maybe I'll dehydrate some and see which way I like best.
@marilynparmelee
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tammiemonahan9644
Жыл бұрын
I'm just starting out ... Is it possible to freeze the peels as I use my fruit and then thaw and dehydrate them once I have enough to make it worth it? Tips? Thanks!!
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
Yes you can!
@susanflanigan370
Жыл бұрын
Can you eat the orange skins like the dried zucchini?
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
I don't enjoy them, but you may.
@UpthePottingShed
Жыл бұрын
Oh no! Just canned some orange segments and like a fool peeled them leaving the very thick pith on the skin... Now I'm spending hours trying to get the pith off 😞. Wasn't thinking. Silly thing is, I literally just did sliced oranged, still forgot!
@johnnewton3335
8 ай бұрын
i love your videos, here in the uk im a little late in catching the dehydrator bug but now im truly hooked. after watching this video i now dehydrate the zest and after juicing i also do whats left of the skin along with the pulp inside, this i grind then use it on the garden to deter bugs and the local cat. i do find that the zest flavour deteriores quite quickly, am i doing something wrong?
@ThePurposefulPantry
8 ай бұрын
Nope - it's what can happen - but you can always air dry it.
@HebaFares-g3n
4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much I was looking for an easy way ❤ But can I use the kitchen oven instead of the drying device?
@ThePurposefulPantry
4 ай бұрын
It costs more to use the oven, you can air dry them instead.
@annetteroberts8505
Жыл бұрын
Hi zoe ☺️
@carolalmeida220
Жыл бұрын
I dehydrated chicken liver for my dog. How long does it last in the fridge. What to do once I see condensation in the jar? I re-baked it on 365 until dried again allowed cooling many hours and jarred back up and in fridge.
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
It will last a long time in the fridge, but you can put it in the freezer and keep it almost indefinitely.
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
You're not waiting for condensation at all. You don't want that. But if you happen to see it, throw it back in to dry.
@JeanneKinland
Жыл бұрын
Do you ever use grapefruit zest for anything?
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
I don't personally -but you certainly can!
@CS-bn4un
Жыл бұрын
I haven't used just the zest, but grew-up having candied grapefruit peel as a child made by my grandmother. If you like grapefruit, it is a sweet grapefruit treat! Takes some work, but worth it for special season! Just search "candied grapefruit peel" and you'll get helpful "hits." It's a challenge to make where I live in more humid Deep South, but not impossible. Now that I have a dehydrator, going to try making it with it.
@bekegibson9603
4 ай бұрын
We use grapefruit zest in alcoholic beverages that have Sprite or 7-Up in them. Like vodka/7. As a good zing to it.
@lindagammon2322
Жыл бұрын
Could I use my air fryer (looks like a toaster oven) to dry small amounts?
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
yes, as long as it gets to a low enough temperature (150F and below), otherwise you run the risk of cooking it instead.
@lindagammon2322
Жыл бұрын
The temperature knob goes below 150, although that is the lowest number. I live in Maine and we have been hit with huge increases of electricity rates within this last year. Obviously , using a deydrator requires serious thought. I have two Nesco and love them, just don't use as often as I used to because of the cost. I love your videos.
@karh1227
6 ай бұрын
When collecting the citrus peels to dehydrate, how do you store the fresh peels until you get enough to run the dehydrater? So you freeze them or jar them up and store them in the cupboard or what? I'm going to try to make my own zest but I don't want to peel all my oranges at once because I like to eat them when I want to, not 8-12 at a time!
@ThePurposefulPantry
6 ай бұрын
Or just air dry them and don't wait for the dehydrator. But yes, you can freeze them.
@anncolburn3722
3 ай бұрын
I tuck them in to baggies and pop in fridge. They typically stay fresh this way for months until I have enough to work with. You can use any citrus peel for this. Also make citrus candy and you can make vitamin C powder add to fav oil and use on the face/body. Make shower soap, so many uses!!
@BeefCake1012
4 ай бұрын
Hi! I’m trying to make my own lemon pepper seasoning and just started dehydrating my lemons as of last night. They’re completely dried out but have turned a more orangey color than a yellow and I’m fearful that I’ve perhaps burned them instead of merely dehydrated them. They aren’t black or brown at all, but definitely have a golden orangey hue to them. Should I discard and start over on another batch and maybe leave them in the air fryer for less time? I put them in my dehydrator of my air fryer on 125 degrees Fahrenheit for about two hours. Is that too long?
@ThePurposefulPantry
4 ай бұрын
Don't leave for less time, just drop the temp - it'll take a little longer to dry - and an air fryer isn't the best means of drying them, but you need to dry them until they dry. If yours is running too hot, drop the temp more.
@BeefCake1012
4 ай бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry will do! I ended up dropping the dehydrator setting temp to the lowest available which is 105. I’ll try it out and see how it goes! I can’t use my oven because the lowest temperature on it is 170. The air fryer’s about my only other options besides just letting them sit and dry out for 72 hours by a window sill or something unfortunately. Hopefully this change works!
@carolalmeida220
Жыл бұрын
Where do I find that screening you placed on your dehydrating screen? Ok so I can use a paper towel, IF I'm not placing it in to my dehydrator. So I'm still asking where and do I ask for if I'm trying to buy that smaller holed screen?
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
I get it from Amazon. I have different varieties available, depending on your machine listed in my Amazon store. I tend to purchase the generic 14x14 sheets and cut them to fit: amzn.to/3w4SSb8
@carolalmeida220
Жыл бұрын
@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank You
@ogarcia777
9 ай бұрын
How long will zest last?
@mariagateste22
4 ай бұрын
Hi!❤New auscriber 😊
@ThePurposefulPantry
Жыл бұрын
If you want to see how to dehydrate the rest of the orange: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/dehydrate-oranges/ And organic or not - your choice. Please don't preach at the group.
@cyclop3156
Жыл бұрын
Check out Mr. Magic for grinding. It is made for this kind of work. I would not work without one anymore. ( l do not get paid for saying so) 😊
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