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a jar of homemade mixed peel

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Homemade Mixed Peel Recipe

Recipe by becky

  • Total Time3 1/2 hours, plus additional air-drying time
  • Yield120 grams (about 1 cup) 1x

An easy homemade mixed peel recipe containing a blend of orange and lemon peels candied in a sugar syrup and dried in the oven.

Ingredients

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2 navel oranges, thoroughly washed and dried
2 lemons, thoroughly washed and dried
480 milliliters water (2 cups)
400 grams granulated sugar (2 cups)


Instructions

With a sharp chef’s knife, remove the ends of each fruit, then carefully remove the peels in halves or quarters.

orange and lemon peels on a cutting board with a knife

Slice peels into 1/2-inch thick strips.

Add the peels to a medium saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes.

orange peels and water in a pan

Pass blanched peels through a fine mesh strainer to drain. Rise thoroughly with cold water.

passing citrus peels through a mesh strainer

In a medium saucepan, simmer blanched peels, water, and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 1 hour.

orange peels and water in a pan

Preheat oven to 200° F (95° C). Line a half sheet rimmed baking tray with parchment.

Pass peels through a fine mesh strainer, or use a slotted spoon to remove the peels from the syrup.

passing candied peels through a strainer

Arrange on prepared tray. Don’t allow the peels to touch.

citrus peel slices on a parchment lined tray

Bake 2 hours, tossing periodically with a metal spatula.

orange and lemon peels drying on a sheet of parchment

With a sharp chef’s knife, cut peels into small pieces, approximately 1/4-inch in size.

knife slicing candied peel into small pieces

Line tray with a fresh sheet of parchment. Spread with the diced peels. Allow to sit, uncovered, at room temperature until peels feel dry to the touch.*

handful of candied citrus peels

Store homemade mixed peel in an airtight container or sealed food storage bag for up to 1 month.

a jar of mixed citrus peels and a spoon

 

Notes

*This can take anywhere from an hour to a day, depending on the fruit you’ve selected, the thickness of the peels, and the humidity levels in your kitchen. Make sure the peels are thoroughly dry before transferring to an airtight container; remaining moisture can promote mold.

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