Fingered citron A.K.A Buddha's Hand
The fingered citron has to be one of the strangest varieties of citrus I have ever encountered. Commonly referred to as the Buddah's Hand, it is also the most fragrant citrus I have ever used. Simply holding the fruit in your hands will cause it to release the most amazing floral citrus fragrance!
There are so many interesting things about the Buddah's Hand that set it apart from the more familiar lemon or lime. Aside from the odd appearance, the fruit does not contain any juice. It has little or no pulp at all. Fortunately, the pith and skin are not the least bit bitter! You can use the WHOLE fruit! This is great because not only am I going to show you how simple candied Buddah's Hand is to prepare, this recipe also yields a decent amount of amazing citron syrup! The syrup can be used to flavor and sweeten teas, cakes, or other desserts. It also makes a wonderful addition to your favorite cocktails. So if you're ready, click "Read More" and let's get started!
There are so many interesting things about the Buddah's Hand that set it apart from the more familiar lemon or lime. Aside from the odd appearance, the fruit does not contain any juice. It has little or no pulp at all. Fortunately, the pith and skin are not the least bit bitter! You can use the WHOLE fruit! This is great because not only am I going to show you how simple candied Buddah's Hand is to prepare, this recipe also yields a decent amount of amazing citron syrup! The syrup can be used to flavor and sweeten teas, cakes, or other desserts. It also makes a wonderful addition to your favorite cocktails. So if you're ready, click "Read More" and let's get started!
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