What's the best way to dry Lemon rind for cooking?

SPIKE
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  • February 14, 2021
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Gammy February 15, 2021
If you mean lemon zest as opposed to pieces of lemon peel, when I have leftover fresh zest from a recipe, I simply spread it out loosely on a plate and leave out on the counter over night. If it isn't completely dry, I usually slip it into the microwave for a couple of 10 second bursts until it is dry. Then I store in an empty spice jar.
 
Nancy February 15, 2021
Or, cut strips if peel, put in dehydrator, then chop.
Alternatively, try Gammy's roon-temp method or a very low oven.
Once dry, chop.
For all the dried peel or zest, store in covered glass jar.
 
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