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Candied citrus peel

30 min
medium
3 ingredients
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Candied citrus peel

Candied citrus peel is a delicacy with roots in European tradition, particularly in countries like France and Italy, where using every part of the fruit was essential during times of scarcity. This method of preserving the peel with sugar allowed people to enjoy the flavor and aroma of citrus for months, even out of season. In Latin America, this practice has been adopted and adapted with local ingredients, being very common in countries like Mexico, where it is simply known as "cáscara confitada," and in Argentina or Chile, where it is also used in traditional baking. In other Latin American countries, it is used in typical sweets and for decorating desserts, standing out for its refreshing flavor and sweet, slightly chewy texture.

Furthermore, candied peel is a versatile ingredient that can be incorporated into a wide variety of recipes, from cakes and tarts to chocolates and cookies, adding a special touch that enhances any culinary creation. Making it at home allows you to control the quality of the ingredients and achieve a natural and delicious result.

How to Make Candied Citrus Peel

Using a swivel-blade vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the fruit, leaving the bitter white pith behind.

Using a sharp knife, cut the peel into strips, according to the intended use.

If you wish to use the candied peel in cakes or tarts, cut it into thin strips.

If you are going to candy it for dipping in chocolate, cut the peel into larger strips.

Place the strips in a small saucepan and cover with cold water.

Bring to a boil, drain, and cool under running cold water.

Return to the saucepan, add the sugar and 1/2 cup of water, and cook over moderate heat until the liquid has evaporated and the peel is shiny and bright.

Spread the peel out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool, separating the strips.

Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.

The candied peel will keep for up to 6 months.

Ingredients

Lemons
Granulated Sugar
Water

Cáscara de cítricos confitada

Ingredients (3)

  • Lemons
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Water

Instructions (21 steps)

  1. 1 Using a vegetable peeler with a swivel blade
  2. 2 remove the fruit peel
  3. 3 leaving the bitter white part.
  4. 4 Using a sharp knife
  5. 5 cut the peel into strips
  6. 6 according to the intended use.
  7. 7 If you wish to use the candied peel in cakes or pies
  8. 8 cut it into thin strips.
  9. 9 If you are going to candy it for dipping in chocolate
  10. 10 cut the peel into larger strips.
  11. 11 Place the strips in a small saucepan and cover with cold water.
  12. 12 Bring to a boil
  13. 13 drain
  14. 14 and cool under cold running water.
  15. 15 Return to the saucepan
  16. 16 add the sugar and 1/2 cup of water
  17. 17 and cook over moderate heat until the liquid has evaporated and the peel is shiny and bright.
  18. 18 Spread the peel out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool
  19. 19 separating the strips.
  20. 20 Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.
  21. 21 The candied peel will keep for up to 6 months.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 61 kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fat: 0g
Azúcar: 0g
Sodio: 0mg

Categoría

Panadería

Etiquetas

30 Minutes Or Less Preparation Time Dish Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Low In Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Condiments And More Fruit Easy Low In Fat Dietetic Low In Sodium Low In Cholesterol Low In Saturated Fat Low In Calories Garnishes Healthy 2 Low In Something Number Of Servings