Made with Vita-Pakt #2 Orange Peel, #7 Lemon Peel, & #8 Grapefruit

252 g. citrus fruit peels: orange (Vita-Pakt Product # 2), lemon (Vita-Pakt Product #7), and/or grapefruit (Vita-Pakt Product #8)

1 tsp salt

4 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus extra

1 ½ cups water, plus extra

1. Place strips in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, drain. In new saucepan, combine 4 ½ cups sugar and 1 ½ cups water with wire whisk over medium heat.

2. Bring to a boil and simmer 8 or 9 minutes, around 230 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer.

3. Reduce heat and add peels, simmering gently 45 minutes or until peels turn clear-ish, without stirring. (Swirl pan by handle to move peels around, if absolutely necessary.)

4. Drain and mix in sugar, dry 4 to 5 hours before storing or using to cook.

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