Candied orange peel serves as the perfect enhancement to poppy seed rolls, cheesecakes, and fruitcakes. It activates the flavour of Christmas gingerbread and fills the kitchen with a lovely aroma.

Why get your sugary citrus fix at the store when you can accomplish these sophisticated candied orange slices so easily at home? Sweet navel oranges, with their thick and supple peels, are key here.

BBC suggests utilizing pineapple peels in the historic Mexican drink, tepache. This is a way to use peel without having to ...

Transfer peel and syrup to a bowl, and set in the refrigerator overnight. (Candied peel will keep in the syrup for one year.) Drain the peel, scrape out most of the pith, and cut into 1/4-inch strips.

The candied peel will keep for several weeks — if it lasts that long. Variations: Melby also makes versions of this using Cara Cara orange peel sprinkled with turmeric, dried rose petal and sea ...