How to make Buddha’s Hand Citron candy .

buddha's hand citron

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Lemon zest can provide a similar citrus flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable option.

powdered sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar can be ground to make powdered sugar.

Boil the whole buddha's hand citron for about 10 minutes to reduce the strong zest flavor.

Cut 3 lemons and squeeze out the juice, set aside.

Boil the citron for about 10 minutes, then place it in cold water to cool before cutting it up.

In a pot, combine 1.5 cups of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of sea salt, tangerine juice, and about 1 cup of water.

Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 30 to 40 minutes until the liquid thickens.

Let the syrup cool completely before straining it and placing the citron on a rack to dry for 24 hours.

After drying, coat the citron in a mixture of coarse raw sugar and white sugar.

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