Waht to do with orange peels?

**miss_thrifty** · 03-27-2009, 06:35 PM

I know I can make candied orange and grate it in stuff for baking. But does any one use it for cleaning or anything else?

**LastDragonfly** · 03-27-2009, 06:43 PM

I dehydrate mine and use while cooking orange chicken.
Grainlady posted a recipe for Cafe Cappucino in a stockpiling thread.

**YankeeMom** · 03-27-2009, 06:44 PM

I grind mine in my garbage disposal to clean it and make it smell fresh

**Thevail** · 03-27-2009, 07:18 PM

If you dry them you can add them to cloves for a really amazing holiday potpourri.

And you can rub the shiny orange side on woodwork. Makes it shiny!

**Debbie-cat** · 03-27-2009, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the tips ladies!

**MyMelody** · 03-28-2009, 10:19 AM

I put them in my garbage disposal. You could probably add the dried peels to one of those recipes for potpurri that are simmered on the stovetop or in a slow cooker to scent the house.

**shoiji** · 03-28-2009, 12:15 PM

I have heard you can use the peel to whiten your teeth. Just take the peel and rub against teeth.

**dcompton** · 03-28-2009, 02:36 PM

I used to give a bit of one to my cockatiel. She loved the white part, and would nibble on it.

Ok. Not an all purpose tip, but it was the only other thing I could think of.

**banana** · 03-28-2009, 02:53 PM

I too have put in in a small pot on my stove and simmered it. It smells really good!

**Laurie in Bradenton** · 03-28-2009, 03:55 PM

Thin strips in a cup of tea add a good flavor. Thrown in a pot with water, cloves and cinnamon sticks makes a great boil to improve house smell. Mulch into garden.

Laurie in Bradenton

**RaineyDaye** · 03-28-2009, 05:14 PM

You can add them to a container of coffee beans. This makes really good coffee with an orange flavor.

**hestlauss** · 03-28-2009, 08:30 PM

I let them dry on top of the woodstove it smells nice while they are drying and once they are dry I add them to tea (tastes kind of like Constant Comment). I also like to eat the peel before I eat the orange (but I only eat it if was grown by someone I know or if it was organic).

**mamamia** · 03-29-2009, 02:27 AM

Ya know I've got a sour orange tree in my yard, so the fruit is a no-go. But I love the ideas here for using the peels. I did wonder if it would make any difference in the taste for zest though.

And I might as well ask...does anyone know how to un-sour the tree or fruit? Seems like such a waste!

Thanks!
Theresa

**Ceashels** · 03-29-2009, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by mamamia

Ya know I've got a sour orange tree in my yard, so the fruit is a no-go. But I love the ideas here for using the peels. I did wonder if it would make any difference in the taste for zest though.

And I might as well ask...does anyone know how to un-sour the tree or fruit? Seems like such a waste!

Thanks!
Theresa

Bitter oranges were typically used in orange marmalade.

You could also slice and dehydrate the oranges to sell to crafters for holiday decorations. I love the look of dried orange slices strung on garland of bay or magnolia leaves and cranberries.

**miss_thrifty** · 03-29-2009, 10:02 PM

thanks everyone for the suggestions. really appreciated.
i thought maybe it could be used for cleaning purposes some how but on second thought-the sugars would make little critters come by ughhh attracted to it probably.