Candied Orange And Lemon Peel Recipe

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Candied Orange And Lemon Peel
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Ingredients:

  • peel of 6 lemons , cut into 1/4-inch wide strips
  • peel of 4 oranges , cut into 1/4-inch wide strips
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water

Directions:

  1. Place lemon and orange peel in water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil 20 minutes; drain. Set aside.
  2. Combine 2 cups sugar and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until mixture reaches thread stage (230°). Add peel; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain well.
  3. Roll peel, a few pieces at a time, in sugar. Arrange in a single layer on wire racks; let dry several hours. Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 311.2 Kcal (1303 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.18mg 0%
Potassium 1.6mg 0%
Total Carbs 80g 27%
Sugars 78.4g 314%
Calcium 8.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.72 Kcal (819 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 1.01mg 0%
Total Carbs 50.31g 27%
Sugars 49.31g 314%
Calcium 5.5mg 1%

* 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

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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