How do you dehydrate citrus?
How do you dehydrate citrus?
Make sure you pat them dry before slicing them crosswise into discs. Once sliced crosswise, citrus can be dried forming wheels that look like stained glass that can then be used in braises and tagines, added to teas, or simply dropped into your bottle of water to add a fresh flavor anytime.
Are dehydrated oranges good?
Dehydrated citrus is a little more bitter than fresh citrus, but not by a lot. It still tastes great in tea, in lemonade or orangeade, and in recipes. I even eat the dehydrated slices right out of the water (after they're re-hydrated).
What can I do with dried citrus?
You can use your dehydrated citrus wheels to flavor a simple hot tea, chopped up and added to soups/stews, pureed into a powder and mixed with herbs and spices to create a custom rub for meats and seafood, or you can even mix it with other whole spices like cinnamon sticks and star anise for a fragrant and homemade …