Steps to Make Logan's Peel And Eat Shrimp

Sweet Candied Orange And Lemon Peel

3 tablespoons zatarain's concentrated shrimp and crab boil

Recipe Summary Sweet Candied Orange And Lemon Peel

With this easy-to-follow recipe, orange and lemon peel become an elegant--yet still a bit tart--sugared confection.

Ingredients | Logan's Peel And Eat Shrimp

6 lemon peels, cut into 1/4 inch strips

4 orange peels, cut into 1/4 inch strips

2 cups white sugar

1 cup water

⅓ cup white sugar for decoration

Directions

Place lemon and orange peel in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 20 minutes, drain and set aside.

In medium saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches thread stage, 230 degrees F (108 degrees C) on candy thermometer, or small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft thread. Stir in peel, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain.

Roll peel pieces, a few at a time, in remaining sugar. Let dry on wire rack several hours. Store in airtight container.

Info | Logan's Peel And Eat Shrimp

prep: 10 mins cook: 30 mins additional: 4 hrs total: 4 hrs 40 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 3 cups

TAG : Sweet Candied Orange And Lemon Peel

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