Candied Lemon Peel Recipe

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Candied Lemon Peel
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Ingredients:

  • 8 large lemons
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1-1/2 cups superfine sugar
  • 2 tbsp shortening

Directions:

  1. With a sharp knife, score each lemon, cutting peel into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen and remove peel with a spoon (save fruit for another use).
  2. Place peel in a large heavy saucepan and cover with cold water.
  3. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat. Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully scrape off excess pulp from peel. Cut the peel into 1/4-in. strips.
  4. In another saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add lemon strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until peels are transparent, stirring occasionally.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to wire racks placed over a baking pan. Let stand for 1 hour. Sprinkle superfine sugar into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. pan. Sprinkle strips over sugar; toss to coat. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight, tossing occasionally.
  6. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each strip into chocolate mixture; place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 1 pound.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 125.99 Kcal (527 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.13g 6%
Sodium 0.74mg 0%
Potassium 20.16mg 0%
Total Carbs 25.23g 8%
Sugars 22.66g 91%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 4%
Protein 0.15g 0%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 5.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 210.15 Kcal (880 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.88g 6%
Sodium 1.23mg 0%
Potassium 33.63mg 0%
Total Carbs 42.09g 8%
Sugars 37.8g 91%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 4%
Protein 0.24g 0%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 13%
Iron 1.4mg 5%
Calcium 8.9mg 1%

* 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

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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