Candied Citrus Peels
Brighten up your snack selection with our Candied Citrus Peels, a delightful treat that transforms mixed citrus peels into a sweet, tangy snack. This simple recipe uses NOW Real Food® Organic Cane Sugar and a touch of citric acid to candy the peels, ensuring a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Whether you're looking for a unique dessert topping or a vibrant garnish for cocktails, these candied peels are a delicious way to add a pop of color and flavor to your culinary creations.
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Use a vegetable peeled or paring knife to slice peels off of fruit. Slide knife along the inner peel firmly to remove as much of the white pith as possible. Slice into ¼-½ inch slices.
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Add about 2 cups of water to a saucepan or pot and add peels. Bring to a boil and boil for 3-4 minutes. Strain and repeat once more.
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Add 2 cups of water and 1½ cups cane sugar to pot. Return peels to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes.
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Strain peels and spread on a wire cooling rack over a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Cool for 30 minutes-1 hour, or until mostly dry.
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Stir together cane sugar and citric acid in a shallow bowl. Add citrus peels and stir to coat.
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Spread on cooling rack and continue to dry at room temperature, about 20 minutes.
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Store in an airtight container.
