Definition

Noun: * A sweet confection: "Candied citrus peel" refers to the outer skin (peel) of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, or grapefruits, that has been cooked and preserved in a concentrated sugar syrup until tender and translucent, then often dried and coated in granulated sugar.

Usage

• This term is used as a non-count noun to describe the prepared food item in general.
• It is commonly used in the context of baking, dessert-making, and confectionery.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe for the fruitcake calls for a cup of finely chopped candied citrus peel.
  • She decorated the holiday cookies with pieces of candied citrus peel.
  • Do you prefer dark chocolate with or without candied citrus peel?

Advanced Usage

• As a specific ingredient: Often specified by the type of citrus fruit, e.g., "candied orange peel," "candied lemon peel."
  • The secret to her panettone is the homemade candied orange peel.

Variants and Related Words

• Candied peel (n): A more general term that can include the peel of non-citrus fruits, but often implies citrus.
• Citron (n): In a culinary context, this can sometimes refer specifically to the thick, candied peel of the citron fruit, used in baking.

Synonyms

• Glacé fruit peel (n): A less common synonym emphasizing the glossy, sugar-preserved finish.
• Preserved peel (n): A more general term that does not specify the sugar preservation method.

Related Phrases

• To candy citrus peel (verb phrase): The process of making the confection.
  • It takes patience to candy citrus peel properly.

Noun

1. strips of citrus peel cooked in a sugar syrup