Candied yams are an easy slow cooker recipe and a heavenly side dish. Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes, then peel them and ...

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.

Make candied zest from any citrus fruit (see tip ... Discard any leftover syrup (or use in another recipe – it makes a lovely drizzle for cakes). Leave the zest to dry completely – an hour ...

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 ...