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.