Description
These candied clementine peel dessert balls are a simple yet flavorful treat, perfect for satisfying a sweet craving with their intense citrus aroma.
Ingredients
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- Peel of 10 clementines
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Soak your clementine peel in water for two days, changing the water once or twice every day to remove bitterness.
- Drain the peels and place them in a food processor. Pulse until the peels are the size of lentils or a little finer.
- For each cup of ground peel, add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Place the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, about 30 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then form into small balls using your hands.
- Let the candied peel balls cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
These dessert balls can be used as preserves to serve with scones, fill a cake, or stuff cookies. They make wonderful gifts and can be served at parties. The flavors are intense, so you only need one or two to satisfy a sweet craving. They keep well in the fridge for a long time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert ball
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0