Discover a Versatile Orange Zest Substitute for Baking

List of Substitutes for Orange Zest:

– Dried orange peel: 1 teaspoon of orange zest = ½ teaspoon of dried orange peel
– Candied orange zest: 2 tablespoons of candied orange zest = 1 teaspoon of orange zest
– Orange extract: 1 teaspoon of orange zest = ½ teaspoon of orange extract
– Orange juice: 1 teaspoon of orange zest = 2 tablespoons of orange juice
– Orange syrup: Cook equal amounts of freshly squeezed orange juice and sugar to create orange syrup
– Orange marmalade: Use orange marmalade as a substitute for orange zest in sweet recipes
– Orange essential oil: 1 teaspoon of orange zest = ¼ teaspoon of orange essential oil
– Lemon zest: Use in the same amount as orange zest
– Lime zest: Use in a 1:1 ratio as a substitute for orange zest
– Clementine zest: Use in the same amount as orange zest
– Grapefruit zest: Use in a 1:1 ratio as a substitute for orange zest
– Pomelo zest: Can be used as a substitute for orange zest
– Kumquat zest or peel: Can be used as a substitute for orange zest
– Yuzu zest: Can be used as a substitute for orange zest
– Vanilla bean: Can be used as a substitute for orange zest
– Apple cider vinegar: Can be used as a substitute for orange zest in savory dishes
– Omitting orange zest: If no substitutes are available, orange zest can be omitted from the recipe.

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