Candied Citrus Peels Peel Recipe

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Candied Citrus Peels Peel
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup additional sugar (for coating ) (optional)

Directions:

  1. Cut peel of each orange and lemon into 4 sections with sharp knife. Remove peel carefully with fingers. Scrape white membrane from peel with spoon (back of peel will appear porous when membrane is removed). Cut peel lengthwise into strips about 1/4 inch wide.
  2. Heat peel and enough water to cover to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes; drain.
  3. Repeat simmering process.
  4. Heat 1 1/2 cups sugar and 3/4 cup water to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
  5. Stir in peel.
  6. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes; drain in strainer.
  7. Roll in 1/2 cup sugar; spread on waxed paper to dry. Store tightly covered at room temperature no longer than 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 99.74 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.42g 2%
Sodium 1.73mg 0%
Potassium 83.78mg 2%
Total Carbs 21.55g 7%
Sugars 19.43g 78%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 4%
Protein 1.17g 2%
Vitamin C 20mg 33%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 22.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.44 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.04g 2%
Sodium 2.49mg 0%
Potassium 120.48mg 2%
Total Carbs 30.99g 7%
Sugars 27.95g 78%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 4%
Protein 1.68g 2%
Vitamin C 28.8mg 33%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 32.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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