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This candied lemon peel recipe is a good way to use up lemon rind and goes well with coffee or dessert. It really does taste like candy, and you can use this method for any citrus fruit. If you use oranges you can add brandy, cloves, or other spices to the mixture. Chop it up and put it in cakes or cookies, or just eat it by itself.
Submitted byStevenRN
Updated on August 24, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
15
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Ingredients
3 lemons
8 cups cold water, or as needed
2 cups white sugar, or as needed
Directions
Cut lemons into slices about 1/4-inch thick and remove the fruit pulp. Cut the rings in half so the peels are in long strips.
Bring water and lemon peels to a boil in a small pan. Drain water, and repeat with fresh cold water. Repeat the boiling step three times (see Editor's Note). Drain and set peels aside.
Combine 2 cups fresh water with 2 cups sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to low and stir in citrus peels; simmer until the white pith is translucent. Store peels in syrup, refrigerated, to keep them soft.
Alternatively, strain peels from syrup and allow them to dry. Toss dry candied peels in additional sugar and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Editor's Note:
If you use grapefruit peel, change the water and boil the peels about five times to remove the bitterness. For orange peel, one boiling is usually enough.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 108 | Calories |
| 0g | Fat |
| 29g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe15 | |
| Calories108 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat0g | 0% |
| Sodium4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate29g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars27g | |
| Protein0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C17mg | 18% |
| Calcium17mg | 1% |
| Iron0mg | 1% |
| Potassium33mg | 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.
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