Candied Citrus Peel
Candied citrus peel offers a sweet, chewy treat infused with vibrant citrus flavors, perfect for snacking, baking, or garnishing desserts, appealing to citrus lovers and confectionery enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Remove peel from 3 large oranges or grapefruit.
- Cut peel into long strips, 1/4 inch wide.
- Place peel in a 2-quart saucepan; cover with water and bring to boil over full heat; drain.
- Cover with more cold water and repeat the boiling and draining process 3 more times.
- Cover again with water and cook peel for 15 minutes after water reaches boiling point.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Add 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 1/2 cups water and cook over low heat until syrup almost evaporates, about 45 minutes.
- Watch continuously so that peel doesn't stick and scorch.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar on a breadboard.
- Lift peel out and place on the sugared board.
- Mix until all sides are thickly coated with sugar.
- Dry on a cake rack.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
34
kcal
2% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Keto-friendly
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).