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Four ingredients for citrus herb sea salt including dried orange slices, fresh rosemary, thyme, and celtic sea salt on white surface

Citrus Rosemary Thyme Sea Salt

A beautiful finishing salt made with dried citrus, rosemary, thyme, and sea salt. Perfect for sprinkling on roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, proteins, vegetables, and so much more—and it makes a stunning budget-friendly DIY holiday gift.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, DIY Gift, Holiday, Staple
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 3 cups

Equipment

  • dehydrator or oven OR make life easy and buy dehydrated oranges :)
  • blender or food processor
  • 1 spoon
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • small jars or bags for gifting optional

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices oranges about 2 big oranges
  • 1/2 cup dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup dried thyme
  • 2 cups celtic sea salt I used 1 cup coarse + 1 cup fine but use any combo you like

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Dehydrate the Oranges
    Using a Dehydrator:
    Slice oranges into thin rounds (about ⅛ inch thick).Arrange in a single layer on dehydrator trays.Dehydrate at 135°F (57°C) for 6-12 hours, until completely dry and crisp with no moisture remaining.
    Using an Oven:
    Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) or the lowest setting.Slice oranges into thin rounds (about ⅛ inch thick).Arrange in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets.Bake for 2-4 hours, flipping halfway through, until completely dry and crisp.Leave oven door slightly cracked to allow moisture to escape.
  • Step 2: Make the Citrus Powder
    Once oranges are completely cooled and crisp, add them to a blender or food processor.Blend until they become a fine powder (citrus dust!).
    Blending dehydrated oranges into powder for citrus rosemary thyme sea salt
  • Step 3: Mix the Salt
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the citrus powder, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and sea salt.Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly distributed.Spoon into small jars and seal tightly.Add a label or ribbon for gifting, free printable tags below!
    Make this gorgeous Citrus Rosemary Thyme Sea Salt with just 4 simple ingredients. Perfect budget-friendly DIY holiday gift for foodies! Sprinkle on roasted potatoes, proteins, and more. Free printable tags included. #FinishingSalt #DIYGift #HolidayGifts #HomemadeSeasoning

Notes

Why Dried Oranges Instead of Fresh Zest?

We use dehydrated oranges instead of fresh zest so the salt doesn't spoil quickly. Fresh zest contains moisture that can cause the salt to clump and reduce shelf life. Dried citrus gives you all that beautiful bright flavour with a much longer shelf life—perfect for gifting!

 

How to Use Citrus Rosemary Thyme Sea Salt

  • Sprinkle generously on mashed potatoes
  • Finish roasted potatoes or root vegetables
  • Season chicken, fish, pork, or beef before or after cooking
  • Rim a cocktail glass for holiday drinks
  • Sprinkle on roasted vegetables
  • Add to homemade focaccia or bread
  • Finish a simple salad
  • Elevate scrambled eggs or avocado toast

 

Storage

Store in a sealed jar in a cool, dark, dry place. Because we use dried citrus (not fresh zest), this salt will stay fresh for 3-6 months. Keep away from moisture.

 

Gifting Tips

  • Use small glass jars so the beautiful colours show through
  • Add a ribbon, twine, or festive fabric topper
  • Include a small card with usage ideas
  • Pair with a nice olive oil or recipe card for a complete gift
  • Reuse clean spice jars from your pantry to keep costs even lower