Lemon peel, or lemon zest, brings a delicious light and citrusy
flavor and aroma to food and drinks. Lemon peel, like orange peel, is
made by simply shaving off the outer layer of skin from a lemon
using a grater or a peeler.
Culinary Uses of Lemon Peel
Lemon peel has many potential uses, especially in desserts,
drinks, meat, and rice dishes. Lemon peels are an especially
refreshing ingredient that can lighten and sweeten pies, puddings,
candy, and sorbets.
Try lemon peel wonderfully paired with ginger in Ginger Lemon
Peel Herbal Water.