Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegan Recipes. (Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe). With this easy-to-follow recipe, orange and lemon peel become an elegant--yet still a bit tart--sugared confection.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs40 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 3 cups

Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe

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

⅓ cup white sugar for decoration

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Tips

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Nutritional Information

Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 153.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 39.9g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 39g

Vitamin A Iu: 9.9IU

Vitamin C: 6.6mg 11%

Folate: 1mcg

Calcium: 8.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 1.1mg

Potassium: 10mg

Sodium: 0.8mg

Calories From Fat: 0.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.