Candied Citrus Peel

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 60 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 421 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

3 cups mixed citrus peel
4 medium oranges
6 medium lemons
2 medium grapefruit
12 cups water cold
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 3/4 cups water boiling

Directions

Wash fruit.

Score peel into quarters.

Remove sections of peel with fingers; cut into uniform strips about 3/8 inches wide.

Boil peel with 6 cups cold water, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Drain and rinse.

Repeat process with 6 cups fresh water.

In a large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, honey and boiling water.

Bring to a boil, and boil about one minute.

Add cooked, drained peel and briskly simmer until almost all of the syrup has been absorbed, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Stir frequently to avoid sticking.

Transfer peel to collander.

Drain well, about 10 minutes.

In large bowl, toss drained peel with remianing 1 cup sugar to coat well.

Spread pieces out on waxed paper to dry.

Store in tightly covered container.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 697g
Amount per Serving
Calories 421 0% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g0%
 Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 23mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 110.0g37%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g2%
 Sugars 109.0g
Protein 0.0g1%
Vitamin A 8%  Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 2%  Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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