Candied Citrus Peel

28 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Ready In: 9 hr

“You can use the peel of orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit. This recipe can easily be doubled.” - by Jill

Ingredients

1 cup orange peel, cut into strips
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water

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Original recipe yields 1 cup

Directions

Place peel strips in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes longer. Drain. Repeat this process two more times.
In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and 1/4 cup water over high heat until boiling. Place peel in sugar mixture, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Remove peel with slotted spoon and dry on wire rack overnight. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
121 cal
6%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Carbs
31.3 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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tth

Nov. 21, 2007

"Super! so happy to find a basic recipe for candied citrus peel! Added notes: For gorgeous presentation, cut citrus peel in spiral. For result more citrus peel-y and less candy-fied... do step 1 only 2..." See morex (instead of 3x), also skip the 10 min simmer. "

MarcieJ

Nov. 19, 2006

"This recipe is really yummy! I used orange peels and planned to use them to decorate a cheesecake; I had to stop myself from eating them all. I followed the directions exactly, and the orange peels ..." See morewere very sweet, not bitter at all. Just one word of warning -- take the peels out of the syrup no later than 15 minutes after you put them in; I waited a few extra minutes and the sugar syrup crystallized before I could get the last couple out. If that happens to you, just add some hot water to the pot. It'll wash away some sugar, but the peels will still tasted great."

Theresa's Cookin'

Jun. 26, 2006

"Worked great for me. Make sure you take the peels out of the sugar water after the 15 minutes...I waited too long, so they were a bit too gooey. I then chocolate coated them....AN EXCELLENT CANDY. ..." See moreVery well recieved. I have to hide them so they won't disappear so fast!"

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