Tangerine Caramel Candied Peels

1 serving

60 minutes

This method of making candied peels is good when there are peels left over from making something from citrus fruits. Also, using such candied peels allows you to decorate this pie and properly dispose of the leftovers. In addition , such candied peels are good when added to other pies and muffins, and simply as a treat for drinks.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 2211.2
• Proteins: 6.4g
• Fats: 3.3g
• Carbohydrates: 544.1g

Ingredients

• Tangerines: 6 pc
• Sugar: 500 g
• Water: 3 l
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Carnation: 6 pc
• Anise (star anise): 1 pc
• Cardamom: 6 pc

Cooking steps

1. Wash and dry the mandarins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tangerines: 6 pieces

2. Prepare the sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 500 g

3. Peel the mandarins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tangerines: 6 pieces

4. Collect the crusts and free them from excess fibers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tangerines: 6 pieces

5. Cut into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tangerines: 6 pieces

6. Pour with hot water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 3 l

7. Leave the peels for 1 hour.

8. Then drain and squeeze a little.

9. Put in a pot and cover with sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 500 g

10. Mix everything.

11. Squeeze the lemon juice.

    Required ingredients:

    • Lemon: 1 piece

12. Pour the juice over the peels and add 0.5 liters of water.

    Required ingredients:

    • Lemon: 1 piece
    • Water: 3 l

13. Add spices.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carnation: 6 pieces
    • Anise (star anise): 1 piece
    • Cardamom: 6 pieces

14. Cook, stirring, over low heat until the mixture thickens and the crusts turn into caramel.