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Candied Citrus Peel





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Makes 1 pound

When using citrus fruit, you often have a pile of peels left over; use them in simple candied peel. Use candied peel to enhance baked goods, or dip some in chocolate and serve with coffee.

Candied Citrus Peel




James Carrier
 12 ounces rinsed, quartered citrus peels
 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
 1/4 cup light corn syrup
 1 1/2 cups water
  Superfine sugar
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Put 12 ounces rinsed, quartered citrus peels (including white pith; if using peels reserved from another use, scrape off any clinging fruit) in a 2- to 3-quart pan and add water to cover. Boil over high heat for 1 minute, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain; repeat process twice. When peels are cool, scrape away any white pith thicker than 1/4 inch. Cut peels lengthwise into strips (1/4 in. wide). In pan, combine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, and 1 1/2 cups water. Set over medium-high heat and cook, swirling occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Add peels, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 1 hour. Transfer peels to a wire rack set over waxed paper. Let stand until barely moist to touch, about 2 hours. Roll peels in superfine sugar and set on a clean wire rack; let dry completely, 8 hours or overnight. Store airtight, covering peels completely with sugar, up to 2 months.

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