Name: Candied Citrus Peel
Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup
Ingredients: 1 blood orange or navel orange; 1 lemon; 1/2 pink grapefruit; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1 blood orange or navel orange

1 lemon

1/2 pink grapefruit

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

Preparation

Step 1
Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (colored part only) from fruit in 1 1/2- to 2-inch-long pieces. Cut peel into very thin strips (about 1/16 inch wide). Bring small saucepan of water to boil. Add strips and boil 5 minutes. Drain. Repeat.
Step 2
Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to simmer in small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add blanched citrus peel, cover, and simmer 3 minutes. Transfer syrup with peel to small bowl. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.)
Step 3
Using slotted spoon, transfer citrus peel to paper towels to drain before using.

TagsCandy Dessert Orange Citrus Fruit Blood Orange Lemon Grapefruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Make Ahead Simmer Christmas Bon Appétit

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