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Candied Fruits
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Candied Fruits

These Candied Fruits are more flavorful than store bought and an essential ingredient for homemade baking plus they're very easy to make.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Passive Time3 days
Total Time3 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine: International
Keyword Dairy Free, Easy Recipe, Gluten Free, Holidays & Events, Low Sodium, Snacks, Vegan & Vegetarian

Ingredients

CITRUS PEELS

  • 1 large grapefruit
  • 1 large orange
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 2 large limes
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (simple syrup), plus more for coating
  • 1 cup cold water (simple syrup), plus more for blanching

PINEAPPLE

  • 8 slices pineapple, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (simple syrup), plus more for coating
  • 3 cups cold water (simple syrup)

GINGER ROOT

  • 2/3 cup fresh ginger, sliced 1/8-inch thick
  • 2 1/2 cups cold water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (simple syrup), plus more for coating

Directions

Citrus Peels

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the citrus fruit peels and cover with water. Bring to a boil and drain; repeat the process 4 times or until the grapefruit peels don’t have any bitterness.
  • Return peels to the pot and add water with sugar; stir until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from the heat and transfer the peels onto a wire rack to cool and dry off, about 5 hours.

Pineapple

  • In a pot over medium heat, combine sugar and water; stir until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a boil. Add sliced pineapple and cook for 45 minutes, flipping them every 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool and dry off for 24 hours.
  • Next day, transfer to a large bowl and coat with sugar. Place them on a wire rack to dry off for 24 hours. If the next day they are still slightly wet, repeat the coating process. Cut into small pieces and store in an airtight container.

Ginger Root

  • In a pot over medium heat, combine ginger, water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool and dry off completely, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer to a bowl and coat with sugar before placing ginger slices back on a wire rack to cool for another 2 hours. Cut into small pieces and store in an airtight container.