Unbeatable Home-Made Candied Peel

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove peel from fruit. Scrape soft pulp from inside of peels.

2. 2

   Place peel in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a hard boil. Drain.

3. 3

   Repeat two more times with fresh water.

4. 4

   This removes the bitter quinine taste from the peel.

5. 5

   Drain, cool on racks.

6. 6

   Chop peel into strips or cubes suitable for specific use.

7. 7

   Place peel in large saucepan.

8. 8

   Add 2 to 3 cups sugar to peel and stir well.

9. 9

   Cover and set aside for two days.

10. 10

    Taste.

11. 11

    Stir in up to 1 cup additional sugar if necessary to reach desired sweetness.

12. 12

    Ladle into containers, cover and store in refrigerator.