How to make Candied Peel

You will need:

2 Lemons

2 Oranges

300g Caster Sugar (you will need a bit extra for sprinkling)

300ml Water

Method:

1. Half the lemons and oranges, then scoop out all the flesh.

2. Then put the rinds into a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer then simmer for 30 mins. Then drain the water and allow the rinds to cool.

3. Using a spoon you want to remove as much of the pith as possible (the white flesh). It can be quite bitter so we don't want it in the candied peel. Then cut your peel into the size pieces you want.

4. To your saucepan, add your 300ml of water and 300g of caster sugar and over a medium heat stir until the sugar has dissolved.

5. Then add the rinds in and reduce to a simmer. Then simmer for 20 to 30 mins until the rinds are translucent.

6. On a pre-lined baking tray, remove the rinds from the syrup and spread out on thebaking tray. Then pop in a pre-heated oven at your ovens lowest temperature and bake for 30 mins. Just to allow the syrup to dry slightly.

7. Then sprinkle the peel with caster sugar and mix until coated.

8. These will last up to 6 weeks in the fridge.