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Candied citron peel

A citron recipe from France, ready in 90 minutes.

CountryFrance
Time90 min
CitrusCitron
ForFamilies
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Ingredients

6
Serves 6. Quantities update as you change servings.

Method

  1. Cut the citrons into strips, peel and pith included.
  2. Blanch the strips three times in fresh boiling water to soften the bitterness.
  3. Simmer in the sugar and water for about 60 minutes until translucent.
  4. Drain and dry on a rack overnight.
Why it's good

One of the ancestral citrus. Mostly thick white pith (albedo), prized for candied peel, preserves and liqueurs. This recipe uses the peel, cutting waste. Explore citron varieties →

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