Which peel appeals?
Know your peel. There are many types of citrus, including orange, mandarin, kumquat, grapefruit, lemon, lime, pomelo, citron (citrus apple), tangerines, etc. Always wash the peel extremely well before use. If possible, prefer organic sources rather than those which have been sprayed, especially for any food or internal use. If you can't get organic fruit, use a very good fruit and vegetable scrub to remove chemical traces. See "Warnings" below for the possibility of dermatitis and allergic reactions to citrus peel.
Use kumquat peel. Use the peel of a kumquat to make marmalade. Just cook the chopped peel with sugar-water until it's like a syrup — use your favorite marmalade recipe.
Lemon peel
Use lemon peel. There are so many potential lemon peel uses that entire chapters in books have been devoted to it.
Here are some great ideas to get you started: Peel a lemon and use it to bathe yourself in the shower. It leaves your body and hair smelling fresh and clean. Infuse lemon peel in your tea to add a delicious lemony taste. Prepare fresh lemon peel Make candied lemon peel Make lemon brandy Citrus peels such as peel of lemon work well for roasting chicken. Put peel into the chicken and roast. You will find a great smelling and good tasting chicken. Lemon is often used as a cocktail garnish.
Cooking with peel
Use citrus peels for culinary endeavors or in the kitchen generally.There are lots of possibilities no matter the type of citrus peel: Use to flavor water. Add any citrus peels to a pitcher of water and put in the refrigerator. Now you can enjoy the taste of water even more. Use any type of citrus peel and candy it. It is very sweet and a great snack for the kids. Make marmalade, chutney, jam, and savory sauces using citrus peel. Add a slice of citrus peel to brown sugar to stop the sugar from going hard. Use citrus peels of any kind to freshen up that smelly garbage disposal. All you have to do is cut up the peel and put it in the disposal.
Use mandarin peels for tea. Make sure you wash the mandarin before experimenting. Peel the skin off the mandarin. Pour 100 °C (212 °F) of boiling water into a cup until 3/4 of the cup is filled. Add in the mandarin peels and enjoy your lovely tea.
Household uses for peel
Use citrus peels in the house. Use as kindling. Any type of citrus peel makes a great kindling for your fireplace in the winter. Use dried citrus peels to freshen up that smelly sock or underwear drawer. It is best to place the peels inside a sachet first. A sachet is a small perfumed bag used to scent clothes. Use citrus peels for your bath. It will create a beautiful scent.
Use citrus peel in the garden. Compost your peels. Citrus peels can aid in cleaning burnt pots when applied with common salt. They can also remove any stains from porcelain pots. These are particularly known to brighten metal pots or any metallic thing for example your metallic staircase. Citrus peel is a great addition to the compost pile. Just be sure to chop them a little to help them to degrade faster. You can use any of the peels to add to a compost pile. It will make the compost pile smell fresh and clean too. Just be aware that some people claim that the anti-bacterial nature of orange oil slows down decomposition, while others don't find it has any impact at all and call this an "urban myth". Be your own judge of whether or not there is an issue by observing! Use any of the citrus peels to keep cats from digging or using your garden as a litter box. Just peel the citrus and place around the garden to keep Fluffy away from your petunias.
Deodorize with citrus peel. Chew the peel. You can use preferably orange or lemon peels to make your breath smell great. Chew the peel for a little bit; you'll find it's a good substitute for mints and gum. Place any citrus peels in a pan of low simmering water to freshen up the house.
Use orange peels to remove tar from shoes
Grind the citrus peel into any smoothie. Enjoy the extra taste and benefits.
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