Above: A jar of candied pomelo peel. While there are many ways to make candied citrus peel, the technique I have adapted is the gentlest (and slowest) I know, and it is drawn from an old cookbook ...

For the candied grapefruit peel, peel the grapefruit and cut the peel to the desired length and width. Place in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Boil for 10-15 seconds and ...

This recipe for lovely candied orange slices is super-easy to make: Just simmer orange slices in sugar and water. The resulting orange-scented syrup is a delicious, and multipurpose, bonus.

Prick the surface of the cake with a skewer and drizzle with half the citrus syrup. For the candied peel, boil a kettle full of water. Use a potato peeler to remove slices of the citrus fruit skin.

(Candied peel will keep in the syrup for one year ... Reheat the chocolate over the hot water if it cools and stiffens. Allow the dipped citrus to set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Repurpose orange peels creatively in your kitchen to add zest to dishes, infuse oils and vinegar, make tea, boost smoothies, create candied treats ... adding a delightful citrus twist to your ...