Candied Citrus Recipe
This homemade candied citrus makes a beautiful and delicious garnish for cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, pies and more. Use this simple step-by-step guide to candy your own citrus fruit slices and peels with just 3 ingredients.
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups sugar (divided)
- 3 medium citrus fruits oranges, lemons, limes, or blood oranges
Instructions
- To prepare the citrus, wash and slice off each end. Using a very sharp knife (serrated knives work great), slice each fruit into 1/5" slices, removing any large seeds, and set aside.
- In a large, wide pan, add the water and 2 cups of sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. Add slices of citrus to the pan in a single layer, placing just enough in at a time so that the edges touch but don't overlap.
- Reduce heat slightly and cook at a low simmer for about 30 minutes, turning the slices over half way.
- Meanwhile, spray a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray and set it inside a baking sheet. Once the citrus are tender, use a slotted spoon or a fork to remove the slices from the hot simple syrup and place in a single layer on the prepared cooling rack to drain for about 15 minutes. Continue cooking any remaining citrus slices.
- Once they have all cooked, place the remaining 1 cup of sugar in a side bowl and dredge each candied fruit slice to cover completely, then return to the wire rack to dry completely for 12-24 hours at room temperature, flipping them over once.
- Once completely dried, use to decorate cakes, cookies or even eat plain. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place at room temperature for up to 1 month. Enjoy!
Notes
Don't throw away the simple syrup that you cooked the citrus in. It's infused with all those amazingly yummy citrus flavors and tastes great in mixed drinks! Let it cool completely, then store in a jar in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
Storing instructions: store in an airtight container in a cool dark place at room temperature for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg