Dehydrating Citrus: Lemons Limes Oranges

Ideal for Recipe Flavoring

Are you ready to get started dehydrating citrus? I bet they're probably not on the top of your dehydrating 'to do' list!

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Dehydrating citrus is easy! They are probably one of the easiest fruits to dehydrate, but sadly not one of the most edible slices of fruit when dried, in my humble opinion!

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Citrus In Drinks and Desserts

Limes are used very often in drinks and in the famous Key Lime Pie dessert! Limes contain good amounts of Vitamins A and C and contain Folate and Choline too.

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The goodness of: lemons limes oranges

Lemons have a high vitamin C content along with vitamin A, and in the mineral department they are high in Potassium and Calcium and also contain decent amounts of Magnesium and Phosphorus. In the mineral department Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorus are the leaders. Oranges are loaded with vitamin C, plentiful vitamin A, and Folate. In the mineral department oranges score well in Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

All three citrus: lemons limes oranges contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.

Lightweight And Brittle When Dehydrated

When fully dehydrated, the dried oranges shown in the bowl were so lightweight!

Let's not forget that these dehydrated citrus rinds can be great ground up to be used for flavorings and for baking! If you remove the dehydrated rind and white pith, the dehydrated fruit centers make a tasty snack. The pith is the bitter tasting part of citrus.

Dehydrating Citrus ~ Easy!

Wash the skins of your citrus fruits
Slice the citrus into 3/8" thick slices and arrange on your food dehydrator trays
Turn on your food dehydrator and set the temperature between 125°F and 135°F (or per your food dehydrator's instructions). Drying time: between 2-12 hours.

Citrus is brittle when dried fully.
Please remember to rotate your dehydrator trays for even drying.

Vacuum-Seal and Protect Your Dehydrated Oranges

This is what dehydrated oranges look like after they've been vacuum-sealed and wrapped in plastic wrap – ready to be stored away for long term storage.

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