Title: Candied Citrus Peel
Categories: Fruit Basic
Yield: 2 Cups peel

2	c	Citrus peel
		Cold water to cover
1	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Water

1. Cover peels with cold water in saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes. Drain; repeat twice.

2. In clean saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook until sugar is dissolved; add peel. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat until syrup is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

3. Remove to wire rack; let dry at least 4 hours or overnight. Store airtight in a cool place indefinitely.

Notes: If desired, roll peel in sugar or finely chopped nuts before drying. Peel rolled in nuts will not keep as long as without.

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