Clementine Powder
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Used to flavor beverages and recipes
Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette-Erika Gray
Categories: Flavorings
Ingredients
- 5 clementines, quartered
- Water
- parchment paper
Directions
- Peel clementines. Reserve peels. Save flesh for another use.
- In a large pot, bring 5 cups of water to boil on the stove and add peels. Boil for 3 minutes; drain. Repeat process two more times. After the third boil, drain and completely cool peels.
- Scrape away any white pith from the peels using a spoon. Discard pith. Arrange peels in a single layer on dehydrator trays or a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dry in a food dehydrator according to manufacturer’s instructions until completely dry, or in oven on lowest heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or until completely dry and brittle. Process to a powder in spice mill or food processor.
- Transfer to an airtight container such as small jar. Store on cool, dry shelf.
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makes 2 oz.
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Variations:
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Sublime Lime: Repeat the process above using 5 large limes instead.
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Mixed Citrus: Repeat the process above with a variety of citrus such as lemon and lime or grapefruit and tangerine.