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.