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Use these sugar-coated treats as a garnish for Satsuma Cloud Tart , or serve along with cookies and chocolates when entertaining. Store sugar and peel in an airtight container between layers of wax paper for up to a month.

Recipe by Cooking Light December 2008

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Recipe Summary

Yield:
1 1/2 cups candied peel (serving size: about 1 tablespoon)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Peel oranges; scrape white pith from rind. Reserve orange sections for another use. Cut rind into 1/4-inch strips.

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  • Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar and 3/4 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Stir in rind; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely. Strain rind mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Discard liquid. Pat rind dry with paper towels. Place remaining 1 cup sugar and rind in a medium bowl, tossing well to coat.

Nutrition Facts

48 calories; protein 0.1g; carbohydrates 12.4g; fiber 0.4g; sodium 0.1mg; calcium 6mg.
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