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I saw it in a panettone recipe. Does anyone know what it is, how to make it or where to buy it?

Thx,

Yippee

 

Citron in English. (Citron - Wikipedia)

Often mistaken for candied lemon but the ‘Classico’ panettone contains, sultanas, candied orange and candied citron.

Citrons! 

Cost me some $$, and not easy to find -- I better preserve them well. 

Found a relatively easy method to candy them.

I'm almost ready to make Chef Pepe's panettone!  

 

Yippee

However i've only ever seen the ones that resemble a lemon. One would need a lot as the flesh is thick and there's a low ratio of edible fruit inside but my aunt used to make them into jam. Don't know how these other types compare. 

To have found it -- had to order it from a farm. I've never tasted a Buddha's hand. Do you think it'll taste bitter if I boil/pressure-cook it with sugar without blanching it first?

Yippee

I haven’t tasted one before Yippie, you should cut a bit off and taste it and see if you find it bitter.  That will give you a good idea of how it tastes.  I’ll be interested to hear what you think and how you end up candying it.

Benny

But the bitterness is different from "feet" to "feet". One of them is relatively bitter but I'm pretty sure the sugary flavor will cover it.

P.S. I blanched them per Chef John's advice, and they do taste like slightly bitter gummy candies .

I have never seen these before. Really lovely, before and after. 

Finally! 

 

I have to re-make the candied Buddha's hands because I ate them all as snacks!  And now I have to make the candied orange, too!  Trader Joe's only carries it during the holiday seasons. Too many obstacles to overcome before I can make a panettone!

Looks great Yippee!

I'm not sure I could grow that here under the often grey skies of England!

Hi, Michael, 

Having a Buddha's Hand tree is cool, but I am hoping to plant a regular citron tree, too, because panettone recipe calls for the regular type.

Yippee

I hope to become a more competent gardener and get a better yield next time. 

Yippee