Homemade Candied Lemon & Orange Peel

Candied orange and lemon peel are a key ingredient in German baking. It is an important ingredient in traditional stollen recipes.

Store bought candied peel is not fragrant as homemade candied peel therefore you should always opt for the homemade version.

How is candied orange and lemon peel called in German?

Candied orange peel is called "Orangeat" and candied lemon peel is called "Zitronat" in German.

How to pronounce "Orangeat" and "Zitronat"?

Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Orangeat" and "Zitronat" in German.

How to Make Homemade Orange Peel and Lemon Peel Recipe

Homemade Candied Orange & Lemon Peel

Angela Schofield All Tastes German

German Christmas baking recipes often call for candied orange and/or lemon peel. With this recipe you can make your own candied peel that is the perfect ingredient for authentic German recipes.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Basic Recipes

Cuisine German

Servings 4 -5 oz.

Calories 51 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 large organic orange or
• 2 large organic lemons
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup orange juice or lemon juice
• ⅛ cup honey

Instructions

 

• Wash the oranges/lemons, cut them into halves and juice them.
• Cut each half into two or three slices and remove the fruit flesh and white parts from the peel.
• Cube the remaining peel into very small cubes.
• Add the peel cubes into a small sauce pan and cover with cold water.
• Bring to a boil, let simmer for about 5 min. and then drain water from peel cubes.
• Repeat this process one more time.
• Bring the juice and the sugar to a boil and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Then add the peel and let simmer for about 20 min. or until the peel cubes are translucent. The liquid should be gone completely.
• Place the peel cubes into a small sterilized jar,
  add the honey and mix well.

Notes

You can make that recipe also with lime and grapefruit peel

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g

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How to Store Candied Citrus Peels?

Candied orange and lemon peel can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for at least six months.