Easy Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe

Name: Easy Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe
Total time: 4 hrs 40 mins
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; 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar for decoration

Learn how to make candied orange and lemon peel at home! This easy recipe turns leftover citrus rinds into a sophisticated sweet treat that's perfect for snacking, garnishing desserts, or dipping in chocolate.

Total time4 hrs 40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield3 cups, 12

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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
0.33 cup white sugar for decoration

Instructions

Place orange and lemon peels in a large saucepan and cover completely with water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil the peels for 20 minutes, then drain the water and set the peels aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook until it reaches the thread stage, approximately 230 degrees F (108 degrees C), using a candy thermometer. Alternatively, test by dropping a small amount into cold water; it should form a soft thread. Stir in the prepared citrus peels, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the syrup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Drain the peels from the syrup.
Roll the cooked peel pieces, a few at a time, in the remaining granulated sugar until fully coated. Place the sugared peels on a wire rack to dry for several hours, or until they are no longer sticky to the touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 154 kcal
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 39 g
Sodium Content: 1 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 40 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g