Candied Citrus Peel

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 lemons or 3 oranges, firm and ripe
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 using a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the fruit, leaving the bitter pith.
• 2 using a sharp knife, cut the peel into strips, according to intended use. if you want to use the candied peel on cakes or tarts, cut it into matchstick strips; if candying to dip in chocolate, cut the peel into larger strips.
• 3 place the strips in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. bring to a boil, drain, and refresh under cold running water.
• 4 return to the saucepan, add the sugar and 1/2 cup water and cook over moderate heat until the liquid has evaporated and the peel is bright and shiny.
• 5 spread peel on a sheet of foil to cool, separating the strips.
• 6 store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. the candied peel will keep for up to 6 months.