Sour Candied Citrus Peels

Sour Candied Citrus Peels (that taste exactly like sour patch kids!!) for ep. 1 of Better Than Store-Bought, a series where we’ll be sharing how to recreate popular store bought snacks at home without the preservatives, artificial colors and flavors and ingredients you can’t pronounce. We’ve made these with just sugar in the past, but by adding a bit of citric acid to the mixture, they truly taste just like sour gummy candies! Plus, it’s a great way to use leftover peels during peak citrus season 🍊 I linked to the citric acid we use on our Amazon page (link in bio). We’d love to hear what recipes you’d like to see in this series! Leave a comment below 👇 and make sure to follow for more! RECIPE is on our website (link in bio) or bookmark below: SOUR CANDIED CITRUS PEELS 8-9 citrus fruits (we used a mix of orange, lemon, grapefruit, blood orange and lime) 3 cups granulated sugar 2 1/4 cups water For coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp citric acid (or more depending on how sour you like them) Cut off the top and bottom of each citrus. Score the peel vertically from top to bottom about 6-8 times, spacing the cuts apart equally. Remove the peels from the fruit, then use a paring knife to carefully remove as much of the white pith as possible. You can also use a vegetable peeler, but we have found that these often end up being a bit too thin and they will not be uniform in size. Cut the peels into 1/4-inch strips. Add all of the peels to a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 3-4 minutes, then drain. Return the peels to the pot, cover with water and bring to a boil again. Drain immediately after boiling (this vastly reduces the bitterness of the peels). Add sugar and water to the pot over medium-high and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer, then add in the citrus peels. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peels to a wire baking rack. Space them apart so they aren’t overlapping much and let dry for about 30 minutes. Whisk together the sugar and citric acid. Taste and adjust citric acid as desired. Toss the peels until well coated and enjoy! MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS + storage info and FAQ on our website, link in bio! #sourpatchkids #sourcandy #candy #citrus #orange #lemon

[cyupidcandy]

i tried this and its.... MORE THAN AMAZING THIS IS THE ONLY SNACK I WANT!I THEM EVEN MY CLASS LOVED THEM💓

[nadineknows]

I'm confused.. came from Facebook.. very few views on YT ! This content is 5 stars and mouth watering .. it deserves the most views possible

[goldentransitions]

I kept the water and used it for cleaning.

[GenesisArielW]

Did you save the syrup? What are you going to use it for?

[manishameena]

I have tried this recipe but it tastes bitter. Can you please give me suggestions?

[comet]

Omg I want these so bad I have to try this may sound dumb but I’m just weirded out by the citric acid I thought that wasn’t something to eat but I guess I’m wrong I just don’t like to use things I don’t understand or know fully about. So you can just eat this right out of the package. I’m gonna try it

[Cjewell]

That wet top over her head was dangerous . I imagine its like being water boarded.