We don't buy many oranges and when we do, we usually end up throwing some away. I want to use the zest for sugar cookies and in my chocolate recipes, but don't want the zest to get gross before then. Can I save the zest after drying it out? I really need answers from chef's or bakers who have tried and true tips....thanks ppl...
2007-01-21 04:58:26 · 6 answers · asked by mrs. savealot 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Don't bother. When you're shopping for baking supplies that require zest, buy an orange. Resh is best by far....and one orange is cheap. Use the zest and eat the orange for breakfast the next day.
2007-01-21 05:03:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
McCormick makes both dried orange and lemon peel (zest). You can find it in most Grocery stores in the baking section. My mom and I have used them in the best recipes for over 50 years ! They are fabulous! Many top chefs use them also in great recipes. Always keep a jar of each in your pantry in case you don't get the fresh ones. They last a long time in their jars.
2007-01-22 14:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by ursaitaliano70 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After it dries, put it in a freezer bag. Freeze it. Take out what you need when you need it. Or just keep it in an air-tight container. It won't last as long that way, but it has a pretty long shelf life.
2007-01-21 13:06:45 · answer #3 · answered by istitch2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a chef friend who makes and freezes in air tight container. Works well for him.
2007-01-21 15:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can freeze lemon zest or orange zest.. last forever.
2007-01-21 13:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by amylr620 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
airtight container in the refrig...
2007-01-21 13:05:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋