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How to Make Candied Citrus Peel

By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com

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Cut Away the Pith

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Using a sharp knife, cut away the bitter white pith from the underside of the peels. The remaining peel should be approximately 1/8” thick. Do not worry if small amounts of white pith remain, as long as most of the peels are scraped clean.

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