Homemade Candied Citrus Peel

Remove all peel from citrus fruits – you’ll need about 1 cup of it. The white part is bitter – you just want the outside peel. Cut the peel into circles about 3/4 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter. Grapefruit skins are much thicker than other citrus skins. I prefer the orange peel.

Now combine 1 cup water and salt in a glass bowl.Add citrus peels and soak for about 12 hours. Next, rinse them with tap water. Drain them in a colander.

Place the round citrus peel in a large saucepan and add 1 cup cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 40 minutes or until the peels are soft. Next, rinse them with tap water. Drain the round peels in a colander.

After that, place 1/2 cup sugar and remaining 1/2 cup of water in a medium-sized heavy-bottomed pan and cook until sugar dissolves. Add the peels. Cook 1–2 minutes. Mix well.

Remove from heat and place the peels on a wire rack and allow to dry overnight. After it has completely dried, toss with remaining 1/4 cup sugar and store in an airtight container.

Serve and enjoy.