Are you ready to learn how to dehydrate citrus? If not, put them at the top of your dehydrating 'to-do' list! It's so easy to do.

Dehydrated Citrus is Ideal for Recipe Flavoring

Grab your cutting board and a really sharp knife.

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...or treat yourself to one of these like I did!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Dehydrating Citrus is So Easy!

Citrus is probably one of the easiest fruits to dehydrate.

Sadly, not one of the most edible slices of fruit to eat when dried, in my humble opinion!

BUT, read on to see how easy it is to dehydrate citrus for use in recipes and drinks!

Citrus Nutrition Info.

LEMONS + LIMES + ORANGES

Lemons

VITAMINS: High Vitamin C content along with vitamin A.

MINERALS: High in Potassium and Calcium and also contain decent amounts of Magnesium and Phosphorus.

Limes are very often used in drinks and for the famous Key Lime Pie dessert!

VITAMINS: Limes contain good amounts of Vitamins A and C and contain Folate and Choline too.

MINERALS: Limes have Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus.

Oranges

VITAMINS:Loaded with Vitamin C, plentiful Vitamin A, and Folate.

MINERALS: Oranges score well in Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

All three citrus fruits contain Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.

Read how to dehydrate GRAPEFRUIT HERE.

Lightweight and Brittle when Dehydrated

The dried oranges shown in the bowl above are so lightweight! They make a really neat musical tinkling sound when tossed.

Don't Forget: Dehydrate Citrus for Recipe Flavorings

Don't forget that these dehydrated citrus rinds can be great ground up to be used for recipe flavorings and for baking!

If you remove the dehydrated rind and its white pith, the dried fruit centers make a tasty snack. The pith is the bitter-tasting part of citrus.

Vacuum-Seal and Protect Your Dehydrated Citrus

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

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Lemons - Before and After Dehydrating :-)

Ahh ~ The Scent of Orange Blossom: Love It, or Hate It?

Living in central Florida, I'm lucky enough to have a few orange trees in our front yard.

But across the street are vast orange groves, and boy oh boy, can you ever smell the orange blossom scent when they're in full bloom!

To me, the orange blossom scent is one you either love or hate! I'll leave you guessing which side of the citrus fence I'm on! :-)

If you want to know more about growing citrus in Florida, please visit Gardening Solutions/University of Florida.

Top Orange Producing Areas:

Oranges are grown in warm climates all over the world. The three biggest orange-producing countries are:

• Brazil
• United States
• China

Oranges are typically harvested from October to March. This can vary depending on the climate and the specific variety of orange.

What is the Best Way to Plant Orange Trees?

Orange trees are best planted in areas that receive full sun and have well-draining soil. The trees should be spaced about 8-10 feet apart.

When planting orange trees, it’s important to plant them at the same depth they were growing in at the nursery. This will help the roots establish themselves quickly.

What is the Best Fertilizer for Orange Trees?

Orange trees need to be fertilized regularly to produce healthy fruit. A good fertilizer for orange trees is one that is high in nitrogen and potassium.

Apply fertilizer to the soil around the tree three times per year: once in the spring, once in the summer, and once in the fall.

Orange trees typically take 3-5 years to produce fruit. This can vary depending on the climate and the specific variety of orange trees. You need to have patience and proper planning.

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Where are Lemons and Limes Grown?

Lemons and limes are grown in warm climates all over the world. The three biggest lemon and lime-producing countries are Brazil, the United States, and Mexico.

Lemons and limes are typically harvested from October to March. This can vary depending on the climate and the specific variety of lemon or lime.

What is the Best Way to Plant Lemon and Lime Trees?

Lemon and lime trees are best planted in areas that receive full sun and have well-draining soil. The trees should be spaced about 8-10 feet apart.

When planting lemon and lime trees, it’s important to plant them at the same depth they were growing in at the nursery. This will help the roots establish themselves quickly.

What is the Best Fertilizer for Lemon and Lime Trees?

Lemon and lime trees need to be fertilized regularly to produce healthy fruit. A good fertilizer for lemon and lime trees is one that is high in nitrogen and potassium.

Apply fertilizer to the soil around the tree three times per year: once in the spring, once in the summer, and once in the fall.

Lemon and lime trees typically take 3-5 years to produce fruit. This can vary depending on the climate and the specific variety of lemon or lime trees.

So when you've got left-over fruit, you need to learn how to dehydrate citrus! And now you know just how easy that is to do with Easy Food Dehydrating helping you every step of the way!

Thanks for stopping by “How to dehydrate citrus.” I hope you've learned a lot!

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