Orange Peel, Dried, Granulated (Orange Zest) in a Spice Jar (1.94 oz.)

Dried orange peel granules are a great timesaver when recipes call for orange zest. Use in desserts, salad dressings, and sauces for a light, orangey citrus flavor. We add them to chicken burgers along with chipotle, cumin and cilantro for a spicy, citrus-infused summer sandwich.

Net Weight: 1.94 ounces / 55 grams. Other sizes available here.

Volume: 1 cup = approx. 4.48 ounces.

Ingredients: orange peel. Packaged in a facility that handles wheat, milk, soy, egg, peanuts, and tree nuts. May contain bioengineered ingredient(s).

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Recipe: Rise 'N Shine Muffins
The best basic muffin recipe with buttermilk, brightened up with double orange, and topped with crunchy sugar.

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbls. orange juice powder (optional but recommended)
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. granulated orange peel
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk OR 1/2 cup water mixed with 2 Tbls. buttermilk powder
2 Tbls. demerara sugar (optional)

~ Line a muffin tin with paper cups or spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
~ In a small bowl, stir together the flour, orange juice powder, baking powder, orange peel, and salt; set aside.
~ With an electric mixer, cream together the white sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
~ Beat in the eggs one at a time.
~ Alternately beat in half the buttermilk and then half the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated, until all has been added.
~ Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Sprinkle with demerara sugar, if using.
~ Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and spring back when tapped lightly.