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How to Make Orange Oil From Orange Peels

By Home & Garden Last updated Thursday, June/06/2024

1). Put on gloves, since extracting orange oil may irritate your skin.
2). Peel the oranges. The more rinds you use, the more potent your oil will be. Grind the peels into tiny, coarse pieces using a grater or blender.
3). Spoon the orange grounds into a glass jar. Fill the jar with vodka until the liquid is 1/2 inch above the tops of the orange rinds.
4). Screw the lid onto the jar and shake it vigorously for a few minutes. Continue to shake the jar at least three times a day, for a few days.
5). Place the jar in a sunny location, since warmer alcohol will create more oil.
6). Strain the mixture through a plain coffee filter. Collect the drained liquid in a shallow dish. Remove any small grounds or pieces that managed to pass through the filter.
7). Cover the dish with cheesecloth. Leave the dish out at room temperature and wait a few days for the alcohol to evaporate. The remaining liquid will be orange oil.

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