Lemon peels are versatile and can be used in many ways. Here are some ideas:

1. Freeze lemon peels for recipes: You can freeze entire lemons, peels, or zest. Store in a ziplock bag to make it easier to break off a piece of frozen zest.

2. Dry lemon peels for recipes: Another way to store lemon peels for later is to dry them. You can use a dehydrator or an oven set to low heat. Once dry, store in an airtight container.

3. Make lemon zest: Use a zester or a grater to remove the outer layer of the lemon peel. The zest can be used in recipes that call for lemon flavor.

4. Make lemon extract: Use lemon peels to make a homemade lemon extract. This works well in savory dishes like marinades for poultry or fish, baked goods like poppyseed muffins, and can even be used to make your own limoncello.

5. Clean and sanitize surfaces: The citric acid found in lemon peel has antibacterial properties, which means that lemon peel can help to clean and sanitize surfaces. To keep your cutting boards extra clean and free from germs, first clean them thoroughly, then wipe them down with lemon peel, cut-side down. Leave for a few minutes, then rinse.

6. Remove odors from hands: Rub your hands with a lemon peel to remove strong odors like garlic or fish.

7. Make candied lemon peel: Transform lemon peels into a delightful treat by creating candied lemon peel. Thinly slice your lemon peels and remove as much of the pith as possible before boiling and draining up to three times. Next, boil water and sugar to create a syrup and mix the peels into the pot until the pith is translucent. Once the lemon peels are completely dry, they can be stored in an airtight container.

8. Make lemon pepper: Dry lemon peels and mix them with whole peppercorns and coarse sea salt. Add the mixture to a pepper grinder before enjoying your lemon pepper during your next meal.

9. Make lemon marmalade: Use lemon peels to make a delicious lemon marmalade.

10. Make lemon-scented cleaning vinegar: Add lemon peels to white distilled vinegar and allow the solution to “steep” in a cabinet for a few weeks. Strain out the peels, and use the vinegar solution as a great lemon-scented all-purpose cleaner.

11. Humidify and scent the air: Put lemon peels in a pot of water and simmer on the lowest stove-top setting to humidify and scent the air.

12. Refresh cutting boards: After disinfecting, give the surface a rub with a halved lemon, let sit for a few minutes, and rinse. You can remove stains from cutting boards as well, with just half a lemon, salt, and sunshine.

13. Make lemon powder: Dry lemon peels and turn them into a powder. Use the powdered peel in place of extract or zest in recipes, add it to pepper to make a great lemon pepper, or add to sugar as a delicious addition to drinks or homemade cookies[[6]](https://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.co...