Once dried, dehydrated lemon peels can last for up to a year in a tightly sealed container. Keep them on hand in your pantry for baking throughout the year.

Swapping dried lemon peel for fresh zest is simple, but there are some things to consider as the substitution is not a standard 1:1 swap.

Cooking dried beans isn’t quite as convenient as cracking open a can, ... Lemon and orange peel are the most versatile, so they’re a great place to start.

Dried lemon and orange peels also make excellent drawer fresheners. 16. Freshen up your fireplace. Next time you use your fireplace, toss a few lemon peels in the fire for a pleasant fragrance.

Make the fireplace smell amazing: Use dried citrus peels like lemon and orange as kindling — to prepare, let them sit out on the counter for a few days so they can fully dry.