Middle Eastern · Preserve / ferment

Candied Citron Peel in Syrup

Name: Candied Citron Peel in Syrup
Total time: 21 h 37 min
Yield: Makes 2 small jars
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 citrons, or lemons or limes; 660 g sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 750 ml water, for the syrup

Citron or lemon peel is boiled and drained over and over to remove bitterness, then simmered in a clear syrup over two days. Serve a few pieces in a small dish with a spoon.

YieldMakes 2 small jars
Hands-on1 h
Total21 h 37 min
Difficulty

Ingredients

2citrons, or lemons or limes
660 gsugar
1 tbsplemon juice
750 mlwater, for the syrup

Diet

Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
Vegan

Contains

Citrus fruits (any)
Lemon

Taste

Sweet
Sour / bright
Bitter
Aromatic spice

Texture

Chewy

Equipment

Stovetop

Season

Winter

Occasion

Weekend project
Holiday

Effort

45–90 min active
Over 3 hours total
Difficulty 4
Needs advance prep
Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

Calories: low
Protein: low
Carbs: high
Fat: low
Fiber: moderate
Sodium: low

Budget

Budget: low

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