Candied Citrus Peel Recipe

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Candied Citrus Peel
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  1. Halve and juice fruit; reserve juice for another use. Put peels in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Drain. Return peels to pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, cook 3 minutes, and drain. Repeat once more. Spread peels on baking sheets and let sit until cool enough to handle, 20 minutes.
  2. Using a soup spoon, scrape out the membranes and discard. Cut peels into strips and set aside.
  3. In a large, heavy pot over high heat, bring 8 cups water and 6 cups sugar to a boil. Add peels, reduce heat to maintain a steady, gentle simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until peels are tender, sweet, and translucent, 3 hours. (Don't let sugar brown or caramelize.) Drain peels and spread on wire racks set over baking sheets. Let sit until dry, at least 8 hours.
  4. Toss a handful of peels with remaining 2 cups sugar. Shake off excess sugar and put in an airtight container. Repeat with remaining peels.
  5. Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4 cup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6115.28 Kcal (25603 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.68g 35%
Cholesterol 1814mg 605%
Sodium 1583.78mg 66%
Potassium 4123.38mg 88%
Total Carbs 960g 320%
Sugars 940.8g 3763%
Protein 521.53g 1043%
Iron 22.7mg 126%
Calcium 259mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.47 Kcal (793 kJ)
Calories from fat 6.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.7g 35%
Cholesterol 56.2mg 605%
Sodium 49.07mg 66%
Potassium 127.76mg 88%
Total Carbs 29.74g 320%
Sugars 29.15g 3763%
Protein 16.16g 1043%
Iron 0.7mg 126%
Calcium 8mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 124.2
    Points
  • 158
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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