Easy Candied Lemon Peel (German Zitronat)
Learn how to make candied lemon peel. A key ingredient in many baking recipes such as stollen and lebkuchen
Servings 1 jar
Calories 125kcal
Equipment
- 1 glas jar with lid
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 chopping board
- 1 sieve
Ingredients
- 4 lemons untreated - make sure the skin is safe for eating.
- granulated sugar
- water
Instructions
- Wash the lemons thoroughly with warm water. Cut each fruit lengthwise into quarters and carefully remove all the peel pieces.4 lemons
- Using a sharp knife, scrape away the white pith from the inside of each peel - this step is crucial since the pith adds unwanted bitterness.
- Place the peels in a saucepan and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, then drain. Repeat this blanching process to remove excess bitterness.
- Strain the peels, and add them back into the pot. Cover with a little water and boil for about 5 minutes. Repeat this step a second time. (or even a third if you find your peels still too bitter)water
- Drain the blanched peels thoroughly and weigh them. You'll need an equal weight of granulated sugar (so 7oz/200 gr of peels equals 7oz/200 gr of sugar).granulated sugar
- Return the peels and sugar to your saucepan. Pour in just enough water to cover them and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add more water as needed - you want a thick, glossy syrup coating the peels.
- Remove the peels from the syrup and let excess liquid drip off. Arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them air-dry for 2-3 days, or speed up the process by placing them near a heating vent. For faster results, dry them in your oven at the lowest setting (around 50°C/120°F) for 2-3 hours, checking frequently.
- Then cut the peels into small cubes, optionally dust with powdered sugar to remove any leftover moisture and store in an airtight container in a cool place.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 229mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3mg
