Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe
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Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel

By: Brenda Ward 
"With this easy-to-follow recipe, orange and lemon peel become an elegant -- yet still a bit tart -- sugared confection."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (53)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 6 lemon peels, cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • 4 orange peels, cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup white sugar for decoration

Directions

  1. Place lemon and orange peel in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 20 minutes, drain and set aside.
  2. In medium saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches thread stage, 230 degrees F (108 degrees C) on candy thermometer, or small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft thread. Stir in peel, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain.
  3. Roll peel pieces, a few at a time, in remaining sugar. Let dry on wire rack several hours. Store in airtight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 154 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by PinkPrincess   view full review
Ok, I have now made this recipe about 6 times, and after playing around I think I perfected...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by BONES57   view full review
Here is a bitter,sweet trick. Put the peels in the sugar/water and simmer to 230 degrees F.or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by Christine   view full review
I made this recipe for my mother. And then found out these (formerly) creepy things were no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2004 by DANCINGQUEEN117   view full review
This recipe was really good.... I plan to give the finished product away as gifts. I filled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2006 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
Wasn't sure if I needed to remove the pith for this recipe or not...so to be on the safe side...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2004 by SWMOANIN   view full review
This is a really good recipe! I didn't make the lemon, just the orange slices. The most...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2008 by whiteorchidbloom   view full review
I decided to make these after picking oranges from my sister's tree. After jucing them I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by Marie C.   view full review
Very easy to make but takes a lot more prep time than stated! Using a grapefruit spoon to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by SANDY S.   view full review
Delicious! Much easier than the recipe I used previously. I dipped the finished pieces in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by AUKALOU   view full review
I was making a fruit cake and the recipe called for candied orange peel. I'd never heard of...

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