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Candied Citrus Peel Recipe

A simple and delicious way to use up citrus peels. Perfect for snacking or baking.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Citrus peels (orange, lemon, or grapefruit)
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cut the citrus peels into thin strips.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  3. 3. Add the citrus peels and simmer for about 45-60 minutes until the peels are translucent.
  4. 4. Remove peels from syrup and let them dry on a cooling rack.
  5. 5. Once dried, you can roll them in additional sugar if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg

Keywords

Candied Peel
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