Here’s a simple, natural homemade lemon powder recipe — perfect for seasoning, baking, drinks, and DIY cleaners. You can make it with fresh lemons or just the peels.

🍋 Homemade Lemon Powder

Yields: ~½ cup
Time: 3–6 hours (drying) + 5 minutes grinding
Method: Oven, dehydrator, or air-drying

⭐ Ingredients

• 4–6 lemons (organic preferred)
  You can use the whole lemon slices or only the peels.

👩‍🍳 Method 1: Oven-Dried Lemon Powder

1. Prepare Lemons

Option A: Whole Lemon Slices

1. Wash lemons well.
2. Slice very thin (⅛ inch). Remove seeds.

Option B: Lemon Peels Only

1. Peel the lemons with a vegetable peeler.
2. Avoid too much white pith (it can be bitter).

2. Dry the Lemons

1. Place slices or peels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Dry in the oven at 170°F (75°C) or the lowest setting.
3. Bake 3–4 hours for peels, 4–6 hours for slices.
4. They should be completely dry and brittle.

Tip: Prop the oven door open slightly with a wooden spoon to help moisture escape.

3. Grind

1. Add dried lemon slices/peels to a spice grinder or high-speed blender.
2. Pulse until you get a fine powder.

4. Sift & Store

1. Sift the powder to remove larger bits (optional).
2. Store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

🍋 Method 2: Dehydrator (Best Quality)

1. Spread lemon slices or peels on dehydrator trays.
2. Dry at 95–115°F (35–46°C) for 6–10 hours.
3. Grind into powder and store as above.

🍋 Method 3: Air-Drying (No Heat)

1. Lay thin peels on a tray.
2. Keep in a dry, ventilated area for 2–3 days until crisp.
3. Grind and store.

🌟 How to Use Lemon Powder

• Add to tea, hot water, lemonade
• Sprinkle on fish, chicken, and veggies
• Mix into cookies, cakes, and frostings
• Make lemon salt or lemon sugar
• Add to DIY cleaning scrubs
• Boost marinades or salad dressings

If you want, I can give you recipes for:
🍋 Lemon Sugar • 🧂 Lemon Pepper Seasoning • 🥧 Lemon Cake Mix using lemon powder • 🍹 Instant lemonade mix