Candied kiwis - That's how it's done

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Candied kiwis are a real treat. Unfortunately, they are not exactly cheap. Make them yourself, you can save yourself the money.

Who does not know them, the delicious candied fruits from the supermarket, which are very popular with both young and old. But they don't just taste great. In addition, they are durable and easy to transport. This in turn has the great advantage that you can always have it with you as a small sweet snack on the go.

If you are now curious, you can also make candied fruit yourself. Kiwis, for example, are particularly good for this. It takes a little more time, but you'll be rewarded with delicious candied fruit. Just give it a try.

For candied kiwis you will need:

10 to 15 kiwis (depending on size)
1 kilo of sugar
1 liter of water
fine-mesh, heat-resistant strainer
Pot with possibility to hang in the sieve (2 to 3 liters volume)

Preparation:

» Day 1:

Prepare a sugar solution from water and sugar and boil it until it becomes stringy. Then let the solution cool down to 20° Celsius. Meanwhile, wash and cut the kiwis and place them in the colander in the saucepan. Then pour the sugar solution over the fruit until it is completely covered. Let the kiwis steep for 24 hours.

» Day 2:

Take the sieve out of the pot and let the sugar solution boil again. Then let the solution cool down to 40° Celsius. Then pour the sugar solution over the kiwis and let them steep again for 24 hours (see day 1).

» Day 3 and 4:

Repeat the steps from day 2 at least 2 to 3 times. Allow the sugar solution to cool less each time before pouring it over the kiwis. It must be piping hot last time.