Thankfully, some homemade candy recipes like candied lemon peels are foolproof enough that they don’t even require a candy thermometer or other candy-making tools. This candied lemon peel recipe ...

Buy good-quality candied peel from France, Italy, Spain or Portugal that has not been dyed with artificial colours. Candied peel will keep well and retain its colour for several months ...

Transfer peel and syrup to a bowl, and set in the refrigerator overnight. (Candied peel will keep in the syrup for one year.) Drain the peel, scrape out most of the pith, and cut into 1/4-inch strips.

The chefs of Otowasan Kannonji Temple make candied yuzu citrus peel chips! This simple recipe has two easy steps: simmer yuzu zest with sugar and juice, then coat in granulated sugar.