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Close-up of candied orange and lemon strips, glistening with sugar, representing Classic Mixed Peel.

Classic Mixed Peel (Orange + Lemon)

Combining orange and lemon adds color contrast that makes baked goods look even better.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Drying Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Baking Ingredient
Cuisine Traditional
Servings 1 batch

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Oranges Peels only
  • 2 Lemons Peels only
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Slice all citrus peels into thin strips.
  • Boil the strips in water for 10 minutes, then drain the water.
  • Repeat the boiling process one more time to soften the peels and remove bitterness.
  • Combine the sugar and water in a pot and simmer until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Add the citrus peels to the sugar syrup and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Drain the peels and lay them out on parchment paper to dry completely.

Notes

This mixed peel is for traditional holiday baking. By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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