A few months ago when our orange tree was laden with fruit, every time I peeled and orange I thought it a shame to just throw the peel into the compost bin. I have since heard that citrus peel is not good for compost, as worms don't like it. Here are some alternative uses for the peel:
Make candied peel - good for the Christmas cake or Hot Cross Buns. If anyone is interested in the recipe for candied peel you could look in the CWA cookbook or let me know and I will publish it on this site.
Make a citrus cleaner - refer to the website justlikemynanmade.blogspot.com.
It is important to remember with both ideas that the pith needs to be removed from the skin.
I am looking forward to using my candied peel in my Christmas cake this year. I have made the candied peel but haven't used it yet. I have two jars of the citrus cleaner sitting on my kitchen bench which should be ready to use in another week or two.
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