Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Recipe

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Sweet Candied Orange and Lemon Peel
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Ingredients:

  • 6 lemon peels , cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • 4 orange peels , cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup white sugar for decoration

Directions:

  1. Place lemon and orange peel in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 20 minutes, drain and set aside.
  2. In medium saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches thread stage, 230 degrees F (108 degrees C) on candy thermometer, or small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft thread. Stir in peel, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain.
  3. Roll peel pieces, a few at a time, in remaining sugar. Let dry on wire rack several hours. Store in airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 362.55 Kcal (1518 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.44mg 0%
Potassium 1.86mg 0%
Total Carbs 93.2g 31%
Sugars 91.34g 365%
Calcium 8.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 210.54 Kcal (881 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 1.08mg 0%
Total Carbs 54.12g 31%
Sugars 53.04g 365%
Calcium 5.1mg 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

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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