Candied Citrus Peel

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You can use the peel of orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit. This recipe can easily be doubled.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 cup
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup orange peel, cut into strips

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup water

Directions

  1. Place peel strips in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes longer. Drain. Repeat this process two more times.

  2. In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and 1/4 cup water over high heat until boiling. Place peel in sugar mixture, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Remove peel with slotted spoon and dry on wire rack overnight. Store in airtight container.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121 Calories
0g Fat
31g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 35mg 38%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.