Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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With this easy-to-follow recipe, orange and lemon peel become an elegant -- yet still a bit tart -- sugared confection. Ingredients:
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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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