Orange Dust

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil with grapeseed oil.
3. 3
   Remove zest from oranges with a vegetable peeler and trim any white pith from zest with a sharp paring knife.
4. 4
   Bring zest, sugar, and waterto a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
5. 5
   Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until syrupy, about 6 minutes.
6. 6
   Drain zest in a sieve and spread out on baking sheet.
7. 7
   Bake zest in middle of oven until dry and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool on baking sheet on a rack.
9. 9
   Grind zest to a powder in electric coffee/spice grinder.