candied orange and lemon peel
These are very pretty and a great gift idea. I am looking forward to adding them to my gift bag for my bible study girl friends this Sat. as we go on our Christmas trip to Mt. Dora, FL. I hope you enjoy this special Christmas treat.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 - oranges
- 6 - lemons
How To Make candied orange and lemon peel
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Step 1Cut strips from each orange and lemon With a spoon or back of knife, remove white part. If you prefer, You can use a potato peeler to remove strips, but make sure you don't go to the white part of the orange or lemon When you are finished set aside.
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Step 2Add the sugar and water to sauce pan, Bring it to a boil, Cook until your candy thermometer registers 230 degrees. Stir in rind, simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain and roll in sugar. Allow to dry a bit and store in bag or container of choice.
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Category:
Other Snacks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Fruit
Keyword:
#orange
Keyword:
#candy
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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