Rays of Sunshine - Homemade Candied Orange Peel Recipe

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Rays of Sunshine - Homemade Candied Orange Peel
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Directions:

  1. Scrub the fruit well. Using a sharp knife remove peel and pith from fruits in large pieces, I like to cut them into quarters.
  2. Place the pieces of peel in a medium sized saucepan. Cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. Repeat this process twice. The pith should now be translucent. If not, continue with the process once more.
  4. Drain and slice into 3 mm thick strips, or leave in attractive quarter pieces.
  5. Place sugar and water in a medium sized saucepan. Cook, stirring over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add peel; simmer approximately 45 - 60 minutes, or until the syrup has nearly disappeared.
  6. Remove from heat. Place the peel on a wire rack that has been placed over a baking paper lined oven tray. Cover and allow to dry overnight.
  7. Toss the peel in extra caster sugar to coat it lightly.
  8. Arrange sugar coated peel in single layer on baking paper until touch dry, 2-3 days.
  9. Store in airtight containers until ready to use.
  10. The peel will last several months if kept in dry, dark & cool conditions & and in airtight container.
  11. Snip into smaller pieces as and when you need it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1789.02 Kcal (7490 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 11.85mg 0%
Potassium 1422.66mg 30%
Total Carbs 449.22g 150%
Sugars 425.64g 1703%
Dietary Fiber 15.72g 63%
Protein 7.86g 16%
Vitamin C 416.6mg 694%
Calcium 373.7mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.21 Kcal (432 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 0.68mg 0%
Potassium 82.07mg 30%
Total Carbs 25.92g 150%
Sugars 24.56g 1703%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 63%
Protein 0.45g 16%
Vitamin C 24mg 694%
Calcium 21.6mg 37%

* 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

  • 35
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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