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Candied Citrus Peel: Make Your Own Lemon, Orange or Grapefruit Candy and Garnish

Sweet candied citrus rind is so easy to make and adds a lovely touch and decoration to lots of desserts and baked goods.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 36 strips
Calories: 15 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: British , Scottish

Ingredients

  • 2 large oranges or lemons, grapefruit - organic and unwaxed
  • ½ cup sugar plus extra for dipping
  • 3 ½ oz water
  • chocolate for dipping (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Cut each piece of fruit into 8 wedges, then remove the flesh from the skin. Cut each peel into strips.
  2. Put the strips into a small pan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Drain the liquid then repeat with fresh water, however this time, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Now, drain the liquid again, but reserve it in a measuring jug. Put the strips of peel in a bowl. Add 100 g (½ cup) sugar to each 100 ml (3 ½ ounces) of water, then pour into a pan over low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the strips and simmer for 30 mins until the peel is translucent and soft. Allow to cool in the syrup, then remove with a fork and arrange in a single layer on a wire rack to dry. You can place the rack in a warm oven for half an hour, but I didn't do this.
  4. Next, dip the strips of peel into a bowl of sugar, a few at a time, then place on parchment or waxed paper and allow to dry for at least an hour.
  5. Keep the candied peel in an airtight tin or container lined with baking parchment. It will keep for 6-8 weeks in a cool, dry place.

Notes

  • Dip in chocolate for a delicious candy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1strip Calories 15kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.02g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.002g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.003g Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sodium 0.2mg (0%) Potassium 19mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 23IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36strips

Amount Per Serving

Calories 15

% Daily Value*

Serving 1strip
Calories 15kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.02g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Sodium 0.2mg 0%
Potassium 19mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 23IU 0%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.