CANDIED ORANGE (OR GRAPEFRUIT OR LEMON) PEELS

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Candied Orange (Or Grapefruit or Lemon) Peels image

from Living on a Dime website. Haven't tried it but it looks promising. Keeps one week or can be frozen.

Provided by Sarah Chana

Categories     Candy

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large grapefruits, zest of or 3 large lemons, zest of
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups sugar
water

Steps:

  • If using non-organic fruit, wash peels WELL before peeling.Cut the peel on each fruit into quarters. Pull the peel off in these quarter sections. Slice peel into 1/4 inch-wide strips.
  • In a saucepan add salt and cover with cold water. Boil 15 minutes, pour off water and add fresh water. Boil 20 minutes. Change water again and boil another 20 minutes.
  • Drain and cover with 2 1/2 cups sugar and 1 cup water.
  • Simmer, stirring constantly, until all the syrup has boiled away. Do not let the peels scorch.
  • Spread on wax paper. Roll peels in remaining sugar. Let dry.
  • Store in an airtight container. Keeps one week or can be frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5, Sodium 193.8, Carbohydrate 50, Sugar 50

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