Candied Citrus Peel

Ingredients

• Assorted citrus (limes, oranges, lemons, grapefruit) washed thoroughly and dried
• 2 cups sugar +
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. Peel the citrus and include a generous amount of pith attached to the skin. Cut into strips.
2. Boil the citrus peel strips for 15 minutes, then discard the water
3. Combine sugar and water in a medium sized pot and bring to a boil
4. Add the citrus peels to the syrup and reduce heat. Simmer for 45 minutes.
5. Remove the citrus peel from the syrup and allow liquid to drip off for a few minutes before tossing in sugar and setting aside to dry (48-60 hours).
6. Syrup can be used for cocktails.