Candied Citrus Peel Recipe

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Candied Citrus Peel
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Directions:

  1. Combine citrus peel and cold water to cover in a small saucepan; slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain. Repeat boiling and draining procedure 3 times.
  2. Combine 1 cup sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring mixture to a boil. Add peel. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring frequently, 20 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed and peel becomes translucent. Drain well.
  3. Roll peel, a few pieces at a time, in additional sugar. Arrange in a single layer on a wire rack; let dry 8 hours. Store in an airtight container.
  4. Note: Citrus Peel may be used in baking or stored in airtight tins as a confection.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 608.15 Kcal (2546 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 11.45mg 0%
Potassium 473.98mg 10%
Total Carbs 161.88g 54%
Sugars 121.88g 488%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g 56%
Protein 4.25g 9%
Vitamin C 203.9mg 340%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 210.8mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.12 Kcal (448 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2.02mg 0%
Potassium 83.49mg 10%
Total Carbs 28.51g 54%
Sugars 21.47g 488%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 56%
Protein 0.75g 9%
Vitamin C 35.9mg 340%
Iron 0.4mg 12%
Calcium 37.1mg 21%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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