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Who says lemon peels have to end up in the trash? They're too good for that. You can use the leftovers cleverly with the following recipe ideas.
Lemons are an integral part of the kitchen. Whether for baking, cooking or as a refreshing drink: the citrus fruit has many uses. However, often only the juice is used and the rest ends up in organic waste. This is very unfortunate, because many great things can also be conjured up from lemon peel.
For the sake of the environment: Do not throw away lemon peels
At the same time, you can do something about food waste. According to the
Federal Statistical Office,
almost eleven million tons of food end up in the trash every year. Private households are primarily responsible: 6.5 million tons of food waste is generated here. Each consumer throws away 78 kilograms of food every year. This frightening statistic makes it clear that each individual can make a small contribution to reducing food waste. “Even small changes in behavior have a big impact,” writes the
Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL)
on its website.
Instead of simply throwing away lemon peels, you can reuse them in clever ways. It is best to use organic lemons for this. Conventionally grown fruits often contain pesticides and other chemicals. These harmful residues, which are mainly found in the shell, must be avoided. You should also rinse organic lemons thoroughly with warm water before using. For the following three recipes, you should ideally only use the yellow peel of the lemon. The white skin underneath does not taste good due to its bitter aroma.
Refreshing and aromatic: lemon zest enhances many dishes. © J. Pfeiffer/IMAGO
Reuse lemon peel: Tip 1. Lemon sugar
Ingredients:
1 organic lemon
40g sugar
Preparation:
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Grate the peel of the organic lemon with a fine grater.
Allow the abrasion to dry at room temperature for eight to twelve hours.
Crush the lemon zest using either a mortar, chopper or hand blender.
Put the sugar in a bowl and add the lemon zest.
Mix everything well and store in an airtight container.
According to Utopia.de,
the lemon sugar lasts
for several weeks to months. It can be used in many different ways and is ideal for refining desserts, cakes and pastries. The fine citrus note provides a refreshing aroma, especially in summer.
2. Idea for leftover lemon peels: lemon syrup
Ingredients:
2 organic lemons
200g sugar
200 ml water
Preparation:
Peel the lemon with a peeler or cut thin strips with a knife.
Place the peeled pieces of peel in a pot.
Bring the lemon peels to the boil with the water and sugar.
Turn the heat down and simmer the mixture for about ten minutes, stirring occasionally. The sugar should completely dissolve.
Strain the syrup and let it cool.
The final step is to fill it into sterile bottles.
The lemon syrup will keep well closed and refrigerated for a few months. You can use it to sweeten drinks, refine desserts or as a marinade ingredient for meat and fish. Tip: To make homemade lemonade, simply mix one to three tablespoons of the syrup with a liter of cold water, either carbonated or non-carbonated.
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3. Make candied lemon peels yourself
Ingredients:
4 organic lemons
200 ml water
400g sugar
Preparation:
Peel the peel from the organic lemons with a peeler.
Bring the lemon peel, water and 200 g sugar to the boil in a saucepan.
Let everything simmer for about 10 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and weigh down the lemon peels so that all the pieces are submerged. You can use a small plate for this, for example.
Cover and let the mixture sit overnight.
Add another 100 grams of sugar and repeat steps three to five.
Also add the remaining 100 grams of sugar to the broth. Let everything simmer again and let it soak overnight.
According to Smarticular.net,
the peels have now
absorbed enough syrup and are sufficiently candied. Remove the lemon peels from the pot and let them drain.
Allow the candied peels to dry on a non-stick surface. At the end they should no longer be sticky.
Place the shells in an airtight container. If you want additional sweetness, you can roll the lemon pieces in sugar.
Now you always have a delicious sweet on hand that will easily last for several months.