Candied Fruits Recipe • Homemade Baking Essential! - Episode 180

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Honey offers a natural sweetness alternative.

citric acid

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a natural source of acidity.

food coloring

💰Cheaper: natural fruit juices

Natural fruit juices provide color without additives.

Slice the citrus peels from top to bottom and cut into quarters.

Slice the quarters into small strips.

Place the peels in a pot and cover with cold water.

Bring the water to a boil, then remove from heat and drain in a colander.

Transfer the peels back to the pot, cover with cold water, and repeat the boiling and draining process four times to remove bitterness.

Return the peels to the pot, add water and sugar, and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Simmer on medium heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until there is barely any liquid left.

Remove the pot from heat and transfer the peels to a wire rack using a slotted spoon to cool and dry for 4 to 5 hours.

In batches, transfer the peels into a large bowl and sprinkle with sugar to coat on both sides.

Place the coated peels on a baking sheet lined with silicone mat or parchment paper and let them dry completely overnight.

In a pot over medium heat, combine sugar and cold water, stirring until dissolved, then bring to a boil before adding sliced pineapple.

Cook the pineapple for 45 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes.

Transfer the cooked pineapple slices to a wire rack and let them sit for 24 hours.

The next day, place the pineapple in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar, stirring to coat.

Transfer the pineapple back to the wire rack for another 24 hours to dry.

If the pineapple is still sticky, repeat the sugar coating and drying process.

In a pot over medium heat, combine ginger, cold water, and granulated sugar, stirring until dissolved.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.

Remove from heat and scoop the ginger onto a wire rack to cool and dry for a couple of hours.

Transfer the ginger to a bowl and coat with sugar.

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