Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel
By martsalmon
PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 4 Hrs 40 Min
Original recipe yield 3 cups
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Ingredients
- INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
- 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
- 1/3 cup white sugar for decoration
Details
Preparation
Step 1
DIRECTIONS
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.
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