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Lime Powder Recipe

Homemade Lime Powder Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 medium limes, preferably organic
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry limes. Using a vegetable peeler or small knife, remove peel from limes in strips, avoiding as much white pith as possible.
  • Cut peels into small pieces. Arrange in single layer on dehydrator trays or baking sheets.
  • Dehydrate at 135°F (in a dehydrator) or 150°F (in oven with door propped open) for 6-12 hours until completely dried and brittle.
  • Break dried peels into smaller pieces. Working in batches, grind pieces into a fine powder using a dedicated coffee/spice grinder.
  • Add 1⁄2 tsp sugar and pinch of salt to ground peels before grinding to help balance acidity.
  • Pass ground powder through a fine mesh sieve to remove any remaining chunks.
  • Transfer lime powder to an airtight glass jar or container. Store in refrigerator for up to 6 months or freezer indefinitely.