Candied Buddha's Hand Citron

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups diced buddha's hand (fingered citron)
• 3 cups sugar, divided
• 2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• bring a large pot of water to a boil. add diced buddha's hand, return to a simmer, and cook until citrus softens, about 30 minutes. drain.
• combine buddha's hand, 2 1/2 cups sugar, and water in the same pot; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until syrup reaches a temperature of 230 degrees f (110 degrees c). remove from heat and cool to room temperature. drain citrus; pour excess liquid into jars and reserve.
• spread drained citrus out onto a wire rack and let dry until tacky, at least 24 hours. pour remaining sugar into a shallow bowl. toss citrus in sugar until coated; transfer coated pieces to a plate to dry, at least 2 hours.