How To Make Candied Citrus Zest
Candied Citrus Zest can take your cakes, cupcakes, salads and other recipes to the next level. The are a nice balance of sweet and sour. If you do like a particular type of citrus, you can use just that instead of doing a medley. If you have recipe you would like to see me make, let me know in the comments below. Let me know of what you think of this recipe on via twitter or instagram (@vegetarianbaker & #thevegetarianbaker).
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How To Make Candied Citrus Zest
2016-04-30 13:20:52
Yields 1
A sweet & sour combination to take your desserts and recipes to the next level.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr
Ingredients
- Zest of 1 Lime
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Zest of 1 Orange
- Zest of 1 Grapefruit
- Granulated Sugar | 1 Cup
- Water | 2 Cups + 1 Cup
Instructions
- Using a peeler, peel the zest off of the citrus. Then with a sharp knife, slice them into matchstick sizes (julienne).
- Place all the sliced zest into a bowl and pour over 2 cups of boiling water. Allow them to sit for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium sized pot, bring the sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the zest and cook for 10-12 minutes. Once done cooking, remove from heat and drain well.
- In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the zest. Lay the zest on a silicone mat or parchment paper. Allow to dry for a few hours.
- Enjoy on a cupcake or in trail mix or in a salad.
Adapted from Recipe Video Link
Adapted from Recipe Video Link
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