Candied Citrus Peels Peel

Ingredients

• 3 oranges
• 3 lemons
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup additional sugar (for coating) (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut peel of each orange and lemon into 4 sections with sharp knife. Remove peel carefully with fingers. Scrape white membrane from peel with spoon (back of peel will appear porous when membrane is removed). Cut peel lengthwise into strips about 1/4 inch wide.

2. 2

   Heat peel and enough water to cover to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes; drain.

3. 3

   Repeat simmering process.

4. 4

   Heat 1 1/2 cups sugar and 3/4 cup water to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.

5. 5

   Stir in peel.

6. 6

   Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes; drain in strainer.

7. 7

   Roll in 1/2 cup sugar; spread on waxed paper to dry. Store tightly covered at room temperature no longer than 1 week.