Description
A traditional method for turning leftover citrus rinds into sweet, jewel-like confectionary perfect for holiday baking or chocolate dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large oranges (or mix of citrus)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- Extra sugar for coating
Instructions
- Score peel into quarters and remove from fruit. Slice into strips.
- Boil peels in water for 15 mins; drain. Repeat 2 more times.
- Dissolve sugar in fresh water; bring to boil.
- Simmer peels in syrup for 45-60 mins until translucent.
- Remove with slotted spoon; toss in sugar.
- Dry on rack for 1-2 days.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Confectionery
- Method: Boiling and simmering
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mary Berry Candied Peel, candied citrus peel, holiday baking