6 Clever Ways to Use Up Leftover Orange Peels

HOMESTEAD HOW-TO

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Combined with vinegar, orange peels can make an effective all-purpose cleaner.

ALL NATURAL CLEANER

If you enjoy using extracts in your recipes, you’ll appreciate this easy DIY orange oil extract recipe.

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ORANGE EXTRACT

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Simply place a few peels with the hardened brown sugar in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

SOFTEN HARD SUGAR

Incorporate orange peels into your compost as a ‘green’ material.

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BOOST YOUR COMPOST MIX

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Simply place a few peels with the hardened brown sugar in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

SOFTEN HARD SUGAR

Incorporate orange peels into your compost as a ‘green’ material.

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BOOST YOUR COMPOST MIX

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Eliminating odors from garbage disposals can be simple and natural using orange peels.

DEODORIZE THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL

Adding a twist of orange to a cocktail is a classic touch, particularly in whiskey drinks.

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GARNISH FOR COCKTAILS