Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches can be improved by adding citrus zest, which enhances flavor and aroma. The natural oils in citrus rinds provide a bright color and contrast with the nutty and fruity elements of the sandwich. Depending on personal taste, various citrus fruits can be chosen for zesting, such as lime, lemon, orange, or blood orange. Mixing different citrus zests can create a vibrant combination. The zesting process is straightforward, utilizing a microplane to create fine strands without large bites of rind.
Citrus fruits contain natural oils in their rinds that can not only give your sandwich a fresh aroma and bright pop of color, but can also add to its flavor when zested.
Adding just a pinch of citrus zest can provide a contrast that complements the nutty richness of the peanut butter and the fruity sweetness of jelly.
You can also mix and match two or more citrus zests to get a little bit of all their colors and flavors.
Adding zest to your PB&J is simple: All you have to do is take a microplane, hold it down the middle for the easiest zesting, and scrub it gently over the fruit.
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