Best Sour Candied Citrus Peels Recipes

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Provided by Jill

Time 9h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup orange peel, cut into strips
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup water

Steps:

Place peel strips in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes longer. Drain. Repeat this process two more times.
In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and 1/4 cup water over high heat until boiling. Place peel in sugar mixture, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Remove peel with slotted spoon and dry on wire rack overnight. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 25 g

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 45m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Steps:

With a sharp paring knife, slice off ends of grapefruits, oranges, or lemons. Following curve of fruit, cut away outermost peel, leaving most of the white pith on fruit. Slice peel lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
In a medium pot of boiling water, cook peel until tender, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer peel to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer to dry slightly, about 15 minutes.
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil over high, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add peel and boil until it turns translucent and syrup thickens, 8 to 10 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer peel to wire rack, separating the pieces as needed.
Let peel dry 1 hour. Toss with 1/2 cup sugar to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 g, Fiber 2 g