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by Tawra Kellam of www.notjustbeans.comIt’s that time of year. You found a really good deal on oranges but you purchased a few more than you can eat. Now what do you do with them. Here are a few suggestions from Not Just Beans to get you started. 1. Make juice out of the oranges and then use the peels for Candied Orange Peels. 2. Use the leftover syrup from Candied Orange Peels on pancakes or French Toast. The syrup can also be used to make popsicles. 3. Wash peels thoroughly. Grate the peel before using and freeze the zest for later use. 4. Cut up orange segments and use as a garnish for salads. Use in fruit salad or sliced as a side dish. 5. Cut up slices and use a garnish for meat or relish dishes. 6. Cut up peels. In a saucepan add peels, 1 cinnamon stick, a few cloves and fill to the top with water. Simmer for a nice potpourri or dry peels and use in dry potpourri. ~*~ Easy Orange Marmalade 1 orange* 1 Tbsp. water ½ cup sugar Cut the un-peeled orange and place into a blender or food processor with the water. Pour mixture into a saucepan with the sugar and boil for 15 minutes. *If a non-organic orange is used wash peels thoroughly before peeling. ~*~ Candied Orange Peel Peels from 3 large oranges, grapefruits or lemons* 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups sugar water Cut the peel on each fruit into quarters. Pull the peel off in these quarter sections. Slice peel into ¼ inch-wide strips. In a saucepan add salt and cover with cold water. Boil 15 minutes, pour off water and add fresh water. Boil 20 minutes. Change water again and boil another 20 minutes. Drain and cover with 2 ½ cups sugar and 1 cup water. Simmer, stirring constantly, until all the syrup has boiled away. Do not let the peels scorch. Spread on wax paper. Roll peels in remaining sugar. Let dry. Store in an airtight container. Keeps one week or can be frozen. *If non-organic fruit is used wash peels thoroughly before peeling. Related article: It's the Season for Florida Citrus!  Recommended ReadingNot Just Beans: 50 Years of Frugal Family Favorites by Tawra Jean Kellam "...No need to make a special trip to the grocery store for ingredients, they're found right in your pantry. Tawra Jean Kellam has a freezer guide, tips on how to save $$ at the grocery store, time-saving household tips, a freezer guide, how to set a table, and how to save on herbs, to mention a few...." (courtesy: Amazon) |
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About the Author: Tawra Kellam is the author of Not Just Beans. For more tips and recipes visit our Website at www.notjustbeans.com. To order Not Just Beans send $17.95 (includes shipping) to Not Just Beans, P.O. Box 4252, Wichita, KS 67204 or visit Amazon.com. |
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