Candied Fruit Peel
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
3 firm ripe lemons or oranges or citrons1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup water
Step 1:
Using a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, remove peel from fruit, leaving behind bitter white pith. Using a sharp knife, cut peel into strips.
Step 2:
Place strips in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, drain, and refresh under cold running water. Return to the saucepan, add sugar and water, and cook over moderate heat until liquid has evaporated and peel is bright and shiny.
Step 3:
Spread peel on a sheet of foil to cool, separating strips. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. Candied peel will keep up to 6 months.
Makes 2 cups (1 cup per serving)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: About 25 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENMCCL.
Using a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, remove peel from fruit, leaving behind bitter white pith. Using a sharp knife, cut peel into strips.
Step 2:
Place strips in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, drain, and refresh under cold running water. Return to the saucepan, add sugar and water, and cook over moderate heat until liquid has evaporated and peel is bright and shiny.
Step 3:
Spread peel on a sheet of foil to cool, separating strips. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. Candied peel will keep up to 6 months.
Makes 2 cups (1 cup per serving)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: About 25 minutes
Cooling time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENMCCL.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 177.8
- Total Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 3.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
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