Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel

Name: Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3 cups
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 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

by Gabin Rousseau 1 year ago

4.8 (9)

30 minutes

153.9 kcal

39.9 g carbs

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Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Roll peel pieces, a few at a time, in remaining sugar. Let dry on wire rack several hours. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 3 cups

calories: 153.9 kcal

carbohydrates: 39.9 g

protein: 0.1 g

sodium: 0.8 mg

fiber: 0.5 g

sugar: 39 g