How long does it take to make Candied Citrus Peel?

Boil the strips in water for about five minutes, drain and repeat the boiling and draining, to remove the bitterness.

3 hr 48 minTotal

18 minActive time

3 hr 30 minSetting

Step by Step

#	What to do	How long
1	Cut off the ends of the oranges, remove the peel in lengthwise slices and trim off the excess pith	3 min
2	Cut the peels into strips 1 cm wide	5 min
3	Put the strips in a pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil, then drain. Repeat the boiling and draining twice: that's how the bitterness comes out of the peels	5 min
4	In a pot, dissolve the sugar and water, bring to a boil and add the peels	5 min
5	Turn down the heat and simmer about an hour minutes	1 hr
6	Drain the peels and lay them on a rack, with parchment paper underneath, to dry for 2–3 hours	2 hr 30 min
7	Store in an airtight container	—

How to Tell It's Done

until the peels are translucent and glossy

Common Mistakes

A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.

More Ways

Cook in a syrup of 500 g sugar and half a liter of water over low heat for about an hour, until the peels are translucent.
Dry on parchment paper for two to three hours; to coat, dip in melted dark chocolate with a teaspoon of oil and chill for about an hour.

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