How to make Candied Citrus Peel
Candied Citrus Peel is easy to make at home! Just grab a vegetable peeler and your favorite citrus fruits.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- peels from oranges lemons, limes, and/or grapefruits, cut into strips about 1/4" wide by 3" long
- ¾ cup water plus more for boiling in Steps 2 and 3
- 2½ Tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus more for finishing
- chocolate for dipping (if desired)
Instructions
- Using a paring knife, carefully remove as much of the pith (the white flesh underneath the peel) as possible. A little bit is fine, but too much will make the candied peels taste bitter.
- Place the peels in a sauce pan and add enough cold water to cover the peels. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Pour out the water and again fill the pan with enough water to cover the peels. Cover and bring to a boil. Pour out the water and reserve the peels.
- In a separate sauce pan, combine 3/4 cup water with corn syrup and granulated sugar. Stir until combined and bring this mixture to boil.
- Add peels to this mixture and stir until well coated. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
- Remove the peels from the syrup and either dip them in melted chocolate or toss them in granulated sugar.
- Lay peels on drying rack and allow to dry overnight at room temperature.
Notes
While a paring knife will certainly work for peeling the citrus, kitchenware stores often carry a variety of citrus peelers which will make the job even easier.
I typically use peels from about 3-4 fruits when I make these...but you can easily adjust this recipe to make more.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 20g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
