Make your desserts even prettier with some easy to make citrus curls! Don't stop at desserts; these cute and easy curls will make your great food stunning!
Author: Portlandia Pie Lady
Ingredients
3 to 4anycombination of oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines, etc.
Afewtoothpicks (longer length is easier)
Apairof sharp scissors
Instructions
Wash and cut the fruit in half.
Remove the pulp, either by hand or a sharp knife, being careful not to tear the rind.
Using the sharp scissors, cut thin strips, once around for an orange, about 1-1/2 times around for the smaller fruits, lemons, limes, etc.
Wrap the rind strip tightly, with pith/white side against toothpick. Hold for 15 seconds and let go onto a plate. Repeat until all are done.
Use immediately or put in an airtight container and use in the next couple of days.
Notes
It is inevitable that some of the curls will break, so don't be discouraged. Thinner looks better but cutting evenly is more important.