Learn how to make oleo saccharum, a simple syrup made from citrus peels and sugar that unlocks the intense flavors of lemons, limes, and oranges. This versatile condiment elevates cocktails, desserts, cheese, crackers, and even savory dishes.
with spent lemons, limes, and oranges. While these zesty carcasses are great for composting, I wanted to share my favorite way to make the absolute most of these sweet and sour fruits. It only requires one other ingredient, zero cooking, and the resulting condiment tastes good on literally everything. It’s called oleo saccharum , which in Latin means “sugary oil.
Transfer everything to an airtight container and let sit for two to three hours or, ideally, a full 24. After marinating, the peels will have candied, becoming treacly, and will have dispensed most of their oil. This is the oleo saccharum. Once strained, you’re going to have a syrup that gives far more than just citrus essence. It has layers of aromatic complexity that can vary depending on what fruit you make it out of.
In terms of the oleo saccharum itself, I urge you to get creative. It is incredible when drizzled or folded into desserts. I’m thinking a whip cream perfumed with lemon or the perfect glaze for an olive oil cake. But you could also use it in things like marinades for pork or salad dressing. Perhaps my favorite use for it is in a Salt and Pepper Limade. I took a bit of inspiration from shikanji, a spiced lemon drink from northern India, to create a drink that really compliments the aromatic syrup. Here’s the recipe:Divide equally into two glasses filled with crushed ice. Top with club soda to taste and finish with a few cracks of black pepper.
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