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Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe

Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 lemon peels , cut into 1/4 inch strips
4 orange peels , cut into 1/4 inch strips
2 cups white sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup white sugar for decoration

Directions:

Place lemon and orange peel in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 20 minutes, drain and set aside.
In medium saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches thread stage, 230 degrees F (108 degrees C) on candy thermometer, or small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft thread. Stir in peel, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain.
Roll peel pieces, a few at a time, in remaining sugar. Let dry on wire rack several hours. Store in airtight container.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	362.55 Kcal (1518 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	3.44mg	0%
Potassium	1.86mg	0%
Total Carbs	93.2g	31%
Sugars	91.34g	365%
Calcium	8.8mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	210.54 Kcal (881 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	2mg	0%
Potassium	1.08mg	0%
Total Carbs	54.12g	31%
Sugars	53.04g	365%
Calcium	5.1mg	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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