Granulated Orange Peel

Orange Peel adds a refreshing, citrusy kick to your dishes. Perfect for baked goods, teas, and sauces, it brings brightness and a hint of sweetness. This aromatic peel is full of vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a healthy and flavorful ingredient for all kinds of recipes.

Packaging: 4 oz Shaker Mason Jar

History: Orange Peel has been used for centuries in both cooking and medicine. Originating from China, it has spread globally and is a staple in Asian and European culinary traditions, prized for its zesty, citrusy flavor.

Tasting Notes:
Orange peel has a bright, tangy flavor with a refreshing citrusy sweetness. It offers a mild bitterness balanced by a fragrant zestiness that brings a lively, aromatic lift to both sweet and savory dishes. Its citrus notes add a burst of freshness and depth to a variety of culinary creations.

Aroma:
The aroma of dried orange peel is fresh, fragrant, and uplifting, with a distinctly citrusy scent that evokes the bright, zesty essence of ripe oranges. The smell is both sweet and slightly tangy, making it an excellent addition to dishes needing a hint of citrus without the acidity of fresh fruit.

Characteristics:
Orange peel is made from the outer rind of an orange fruit, typically dried and ground into a powder or kept in larger, dried strips. It has a vibrant orange color and a coarse texture when in its dried form. Orange peel contains natural oils, which give it its distinctive citrus flavor and aromatic qualities. It’s less tart than the flesh of the fruit, with a more subtle and complex taste.

Perfect Pairings:
Orange peel pairs well with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom. It enhances the flavor of chocolate, honey, vanilla, and nuts, making it a great addition to baked goods, cakes, cookies, and fruit salads. It also complements herbs like thyme, rosemary, and basil and works wonderfully with meats like duck, chicken, and pork, especially in marinades or glazes.

Substitutions:
If you don’t have orange peel, you can substitute with lemon peel for a slightly more acidic and sharper citrus flavor. Dried lemon zest, lime peel, or grapefruit peel can also work as alternatives, though each will have its own unique flavor profile. You can also use orange zest from fresh oranges in place of dried peel, although it may introduce more moisture to your dish.

Ideal Uses:
Orange peel is ideal for flavoring baked goods such as cakes, muffins, cookies, and pies. It also works well in smoothies, jams, and fruit preserves. In savory dishes, orange peel adds flavor to sauces, glazes, marinades, and dressings. It’s commonly used in spice blends, teas, and cocktails, or as a garnish for desserts like chocolate mousse or fruit compote.

Processing Method:
Orange peel is typically dried and either left in larger strips or ground into a fine powder. The drying process helps preserve the natural oils in the peel, which are responsible for its characteristic citrusy aroma and flavor. Dried orange peel retains its essential oils, which intensify the citrus flavor when added to dishes.

Botanical Name:
Citrus sinensis – Orange peel comes from the fruit of the sweet orange tree, Citrus sinensis, a member of the Rutaceae family. Oranges are native to Southeast Asia but are now grown in temperate climates worldwide and are widely used in culinary applications for their bright, aromatic flavor.