7 Creative Ways To Reuse Citrus Peels At Home

By Tarishi Shrivastava

August 1, 2024

Lemons, limes, grapefruits, oranges, clementines, or any other citrus fruits can be used completely. Here are 7 ways to reuse citrus peel at home:

Garnishing For Drinks

To add some extra flavour and zest to tea, liquor, or wintery mulled beverages, dry some citrus peels to add to the mix.

Make Candied Peels

Make succade or candied citrus peel. It can be eaten as a snack, or used to garnish a dessert or cocktail.

Homemade Cleaning Products

Make a simple surface cleaner with only vinegar, water, and lemon. Take leftover peels and store them in a jar filled with vinegar.

Add Flavour To Dishes

With so much flavour in the rind of citrus fruits, it would be a shame to waste it. Use zest to add citrusy flavour to dishes.

Essential And Non-Essential Oils

Oranges work especially well to make essential oils. Add it to candles and diffusers, and you can put a few drops on the furniture for a citrusy smell. 

Freeze Or Dry Zest For Later

Rather than buying it, freeze or dry it ahead of time to have it whenever needed.

Make Lemon Sugar And Salt

Lemon sugar can be used in tea and fruity dessert recipes to add some bright flavour.