From zest to juice and even pith, these recipes will help you make sure you never waste your citrus.
Preserve it
Middle Eastern-style preserved lemons (or even limes!) boost the flavor of any dish.
Make Greek spoon fruit
Take the bitter pith from your citrus, and simmer it in sugar to make this Greek treat.
Marmalade
Many marmalade recipes use the flesh, juice and peel of the citrus, for little to no waste.
Add oomph to your tea
Save strips of citrus zest, then dry them and add to your favorite tea for a pick-me-up.
Customizable bitters
Dry or roast your citrus peels, and then infuse them into liquor, along with spices, to make your own bitters.
Citrus salts and sugars
Making flavored sugar and salt with citrus zest couldn’t be easier, and they make great gifts.
DIY pectin from citrus seeds
Make your own pectin from citrus seeds for truly DIY jams and jellies.
Infused liqueurs
From limoncello and orangecello to vin de pamplemousse, infused liqueurs make good use of zest.
Dried zest for baking
Grate and dry your citrus zest, and keep it on hand to add to cookies, pound cakes and other desserts.
Make marinades
Citrus juices make great marinades, and adding in grated zest gives an extra pop of flavor.
Citrus relish
Make a complex sweet, sour, bitter and tangy citrus relish to accompany fish and meats.
Freeze for later
If your recipe just calls for zest, save the juice by freezing it in an ice cube tray for later.
Simmer pots
Add any leftover citrus bits and herbs to a pot of water, then simmer to release a fresh scent.
Add zest to unexpected places
Brighten up any recipe with zest — from lime zest in your oatmeal to orange zest on your pork chops.
Make candied zest
Dipped in sugar or coated in chocolate, candied citrus zest makes a great gift.
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