Homemade Candied Hassaku Peel

1. 1

   After rinsing the peels, cut across vertically in the hassaku, remove the peel, then soak them in water overnight.

2. 2

   The following day, scrape off the white pith from the softened peels.

3. 3

   Lightly remove only the part that comes off easily.

4. 4

   Put the peels in a pot, fill with enough water (not listed in the ingredients) to cover the peel, bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Change the water, then repeat this Step 4 to 5 times.

6. 6

   Remove the peels, then slice them into 5-mm thicknesses.

7. 7

   Put the peels and add the equivalent weight of water and sugar, then heat on low.

8. 8

   This is what they should look like after simmering for about 15 minutes.

9. 9

   They should look like this after 30 minutes.

10. 10

    A lot of the water has been cooked out.

11. 11

    Here's a close-up.

12. 12

    Notice the translucency.

13. 13

    Spread them onto a tray full of granulated sugar, and coat evenly.

14. 14

    They should be sticky at first, but once they are well coated, the sugar will dry up and stop sticking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.