- 1). Peel the rind from the citrus fruit with a paring knife. Try to get as long of a peel as possible from the fruit to make it easier to prepare the rind for drying. Place the peels into a wide bowl as you collect them until you have the amount desired.
- 2). Place the peel flat onto a plate with the outside of the peel facing downward. Use the paring knife to scrape away the white pith from the rear of the peels. Place this pith into a second bowl for disposal.
- 3). Place the peels onto a baking sheet and then set them into a warm, dark area for drying. Leave them in place until they dry out completely, darkening and stiffening in the process. The drying process should take two or three days, depending on the conditions of the room in which you’ve placed the peels.
- 4). Remove the rinds from the baking sheet and place them into a sealable plastic bag or dark lidded jar. Make certain the bag or jar is closed tight to preserve the aroma of the rinds for later use.
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