What should I do with candied citron?
My inlaws just gave me a gift of candied whole citron (not just the peel) that they picked up from southern Italy. It was very thoughtful and just in time for Sukkot!
However, I'm just not sure what to do with it. I did taste a small slice of it plain and it was pretty good--not at all bitter nor too sweet.
I'd read that you can put it in your cereal, and that it's also used in ricotta pie or panettone--though I don't see myself making those. Are there other good uses?
Best Answer
Well, if it comes directly from Southern Italy you could use it to make some Southern Italy specialty like pastiera napoletana, sfogliatelle napoletane or cannoli siciliani, all of which require candied fruits.
Traditionally pastiera is done with a mix of candied citron and orange peel plus candied pumpkin (cucuzzata) which however is not the easiest ingredient to find.
Citrus is definitely a must for sfogliatelle. There are two types of sfogliatelle ricce and frolle. Sfogliatelel ricce are better tasting in my opinion, but can be challenging to do at home.
Sfogliatella riccia
Sfogliatella frolla
Cannoli traditionally only have candied orange peels, but I guess citron would do well in them anyway.
Cannolo siciliano
Note: the pastry in the Wikipedia photo for pastiera seems way too thick and crumbly. The pastry should be very thin, there just to keep everything together, and should not be the dominant taste.
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What is candied citron used for?
They're great as a decorative flourish on top of cupcakes. Though the pulp is sour, the candied peel is perfect for baking into stollen or stirring into granola. Finely chop it and mix into muffins and pancakes for a bright flavor. Dip pieces in dark chocolate and serve as an after-dinner treat.What can you do with citron?
Citron is a wonderful flavor and diced, it makes a wonderful addition to fruit cakes, cookies, spice breads, and other places where candied fruit is requested. Many Italian recipes call for candied fruit. Although it's glazed, citron isn't terribly sweet.What does candied citron taste like?
This candied citron has floral aroma and sweet, lemony, very slightly bitter flavor. The ingredient list is short and sweet: just citron peel, sugar and glucose. Candied fruits are a big part of the Italian food culture.How do you store candied citron?
Notes. Storage: Store the citron pieces in a jar at room temperature (if planning to use within a few weeks) or in the refrigerator, until ready to use. The candied citron should last up to six months. It can also be stored in the syrup, as indicated in step #5.Candied \
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Wikipedia reports (without references):
Succade is sometimes used in cakes, as a filling for pound cake, oliebol, plum pudding, florentines, sfogliatelle, fruitcake or ontbijtkoek. It is also added to raisin bread. Succade is often combined with currants, raisins and cherries. Candied citron peel is often coated in chocolate and eaten as confectionery. Chopped succade is also used in cannoli.
Answer 3
Why not try making panforte with it? i made that a few times with other candied fruits, but can immagine that the freshness of citron would really fit nicely with it
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