Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel

1. Lemon peels, cut into 1/4 inch strips - 6
2. Orange peels, cut into 1/4 inch strips - 4
3. White sugar - 2 cups
4. Water - 1 cup
5. White sugar for decoration - ⅓ cup

How to cook deliciously - Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel

1. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

Roll peel pieces, a few at a time, in remaining sugar. Let dry on wire rack several hours. Store in airtight container.