Apple Peels

**staceyy** · 02-22-2008, 05:06 PM

I save my apple peels when peeling apples for pies, applesauce etc. I freeze them and take them directly from the freezer and shred them in my blender. They shred into a fine wet powder. I add the shredded apple peels to my oatmeal when cooking along with some raisins. I top the oatmeal with butter, white or brown sugar or syrup, and I top with nuts. This makes delicious oatmeal. I also add the shredded peels to pancakes, waffles, oatmeal cookies and tea breads. It adds nice texture and a great flavor.

**DAAC3DEC** · 02-22-2008, 05:16 PM

thanks so much for this!!!

**IntlMom** · 02-22-2008, 05:17 PM

In a million years I never would have thought of this....what a GREAT FRUGAL idea. I will have to try it when my apple trees are in season.

**Moor** · 02-22-2008, 05:18 PM

very cool.
we hardly ever have left over peels. but when i do have them, i use them to make a simmering pot. especially around the holiday's.

**sdrjeolsen** · 02-22-2008, 05:55 PM

Great idea, thanks!

**julieb** · 02-22-2008, 06:11 PM

wow I would have never thought of that!! What a great idea!! I always boiled them and made a jelly.

**quiltergirl** · 02-22-2008, 06:21 PM

Sounds good, but you really don't need to peel your apples for cooking -- I never do.

**nuisance26** · 02-23-2008, 12:48 PM

~That's very interesting! I think I'd be too worried about pesticides on the peel to try that myself though. If I get some organic apples I may try it!~

**Tater** · 02-23-2008, 02:51 PM

I dry mine in a dehydrator and then crush with cinnamon sticks to make a simmering potpourri. Have also dried various citrus peels for the same purpose.

**Katybird** · 02-23-2008, 08:02 PM

Great tip! Thanks for sharing it with us.

**Athena31** · 02-24-2008, 08:13 PM

Cool idea would have never thought if it!

**kaykwilts** · 03-19-2008, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the tip.

**prairiewife** · 03-19-2008, 04:51 PM

What a great idea. I have to admit I've never heard of doing this. Another great way to not waste food. Thanks.

Tater - I'd forgotten about potpourri mixes. I'll have to try these again.

**M55FF** · 03-19-2008, 10:32 PM

Tater said:

I dry mine in a dehydrator and then crush with cinnamon sticks to make a simmering potpourri. Have also dried various citrus peels for the same purpose.
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now thats cool.. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!