Homemade Lemon Powder Recipe

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Lemon powder is a fragrant, tangy, and versatile ingredient made by drying lemon peels and grinding them into a fine powder. It’s great for flavoring desserts, teas, marinades, spice blends, and more.

Ingredients:

4–6 organic lemons (washed thoroughly)

Instructions:

Peel the Lemons:
- Use a vegetable peeler or paring knife to remove only the yellow zest (avoid the white pith—it’s bitter).
Dry the Peels:
- Option 1 (Oven): Place the peels on a baking tray and dry in the oven at the lowest setting (around 90°C / 200°F) for 2–3 hours until crisp.
- Option 2 (Air Dry): Leave the peels out on a plate in a warm, dry area for 2–3 days.
- Option 3 (Dehydrator): Use a dehydrator at 95°F (35°C) for 6–8 hours.
Grind:
- Once fully dried, grind the peels using a spice grinder, blender, or coffee grinder until fine.
Store:
- Store lemon powder in an airtight jar, away from light and heat. It lasts up to 6 months.

Q&A: Lemon Powder Tips

Q: Can I use store-bought lemons?
A: Yes, but make sure to wash them well to remove any wax or pesticides. Organic lemons are best.

Q: Can I dry whole slices of lemon?
A: Yes, but they take longer to dry and may not grind as fine. Zest-only dries faster and gives a purer flavor.

Q: How can I use lemon powder?
A: Add to cake batter, frosting, yogurt, salad dressings, spice rubs, or tea. Even a small pinch goes a long way!

Q: What if I don’t have a grinder?
A: Crush the dried peels with a mortar and pestle or use a blender on high speed.