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Saturday, August 27, 2016

Sweet Candied Orange And Lemon Peel

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 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

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 40 mins

  • 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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