Confit of Citrus Fruits

By Marian Burros

Published May 14, 1985

Total Time
25 minutes, plus overnight steep
Rating
4(9)
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Ingredients

  • 1 lime

  • 1 orange

  • 1 lemon

  • 1 small grapefruit

  • 2 cups sugar

  • 1 pint water

  • Zest from 5 limes

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Nutritional analysis per serving

80 grams carbs; 302 calories; 3 grams fiber; 5 milligrams sodium; 1 gram protein; 72 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut lime, orange, lemon and grapefruit into thin slices. Then cut each slice of the lime, orange and lemon into 4 quarters. Cut the grapefruit slices into eighths.

  2. Step 2

    Make a syrup by boiling sugar, water and lime zest for 15 minutes. Strain. Cool, then steep citrus fruits overnight in the syrup.

Tip

  • This mixture will keep several weeks in the refrigerator.

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