Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel

With this easy-to-follow recipe, orange and lemon peel become an elegant -- yet still a bit tart -- sugared confection.

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Prep Time

10M

Total Time

4H40M

Servings

12 servings

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

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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.

Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel

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