Candied Citrus Peel
zest of 4 lrg. lemons, 3 oranges,
or 2 grapefruit
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
First simmer zest in 1 quart
water for 6 min. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Bring sugar and water to simmer. When sugar dissolves, cover pan
and boil a few minutes until last drops of syrup fall from the end of a
metal spoon to form a thread. Remove from heat, stir in peel, and
steep 1 hr. Ready to use or store covered in refrigerator.
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