SWEET CANDIED ORANGE AND LEMON PEEL

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With this easy-to-follow recipe, orange and lemon peel become an elegant--yet still a bit tart--sugared confection.

Provided by Brenda Ward

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Desserts

Time 4h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 lemon peels, cut into 1/4 inch strips
4 orange peels, cut into 1/4 inch strips
2 cups white sugar
1 cup water
⅓ cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Place lemon and orange peel in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 20 minutes, drain and set aside.
  • In medium saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches thread stage, 230 degrees F (108 degrees C) on candy thermometer, or small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft thread. Stir in peel, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • Roll peel pieces, a few at a time, in remaining sugar. Let dry on wire rack several hours. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 39 g

Md robin Md robin
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These candied peels are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Naseer Rajpoot
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I love the sweet and tangy flavor of these candied peels.


Ryan Shadowz
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These candied peels are a great way to use up leftover citrus peels.


M zareen Haqyar
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So easy to make and so delicious! I'll definitely be making these again.


tabishyousaf Tabishyousaf
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Love these candied peels! They're the perfect addition to my homemade chocolate chip cookies.


yousef badr
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These candied citrus peels are a great way to add a touch of elegance to your desserts. They're also a delicious snack on their own.


Nermeen Moses
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These candied peels are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still a nice treat. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


pi Ruhul
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I love the bright citrus flavor of these candied peels. They're perfect for adding a pop of flavor to cakes, cookies, and other desserts.


ashlee smith
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These candied orange and lemon peels are a great way to use up leftover citrus peels. They're also a delicious and versatile snack or addition to desserts.


Skanto Khan
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I've never made candied citrus peels before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The peels were the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and they added a lovely citrus flavor to my desserts.


Kamle Shepherd
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These sweet candied orange and lemon peels were a delight to make and even more enjoyable to eat! The citrus flavor was perfectly balanced with the sugar, and the texture was chewy and satisfying. I will definitely be making these again for my next p