Can I substitute regular dried lemon peel for sweetened dried lemon peel?

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I have a recipe for mini lemon-poppy seed bread that calls for purchased sweetened dried lemon peel (3 oz). Can I substitute dried lemon peel since I can't locate the sweetened? The recipe is for Mini Lemon-Poppy Seed Loaves from Cuisine at Home magazine. The 3 oz. (1/2 cup) lemon peel is mixed in with the flour mixture.



Best Answer

We made this recipe last night with Watkins Dried Lemon Peel, which we think was unsweetened. The bread did not come out well.




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Quick Answer about "Can I substitute regular dried lemon peel for sweetened dried lemon peel?"

That said, the flavor is much more intense, so use two-thirds less dried lemon peel than the zest called for in a recipe. In other words, if you need 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, use 1/3 tablespoon of dried lemon peel. Dried lemon peel works equally well in sweet recipes as it does in savory recipes, so substitute away!

What can I substitute for candied lemon peel?

Use immediately or let dry on a rack overnight. Substitution: Orange peel can be substituted for lemon peel in equal amounts to create a candied orange peel.

Is there a substitute for grated lemon peel?

Lime zest or orange zest. The next best substitute for lemon zest? The same amount of lime zest or orange zest.

What is the equivalent of dried lemon zest?

Dried Lemon Zest is about a third of the volume of fresh zest, so 1 teaspoon of dried zest would equal 1 tablespoon of fresh zest.

How do you reconstitute dried lemon peel?

To rehydrate: Use 3 parts water to 1 part lemon peel, and let stand for 15 minutes. When substituting dried lemon peel for fresh, use 1/3 as much as a recipe calls for.



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