Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel

Description

With this easy-to-follow recipe, orange and lemon peel become an elegant–yet still a bit tart–sugared confection.

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

Instructions

1. Place lemon and orange peel in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 20 minutes
2. drain and set aside.
3. In medium saucepan
4. combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches thread stage
5. 230 degrees F (108 degrees C) on candy thermometer
6. or small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft thread. Stir in peel
7. reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes
8. stirring frequently. Drain.
9. Roll peel pieces
10. a few at a time
11. in remaining sugar. Let dry on wire rack several hours. Store in airtight container.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 12