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Lemon Blossom Substitute for Decorating Arabic Sweets

A simple, reliable way to make candied orange peel as a substitute for lemon blossom for decorating Arabic desserts. Use it to top qatayef, maamoul madd with ashta, and more.

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2 oranges1 cup sugar1 cup waterred food coloring (a few drops)a squeeze of lemon1 tablespoon orange blossom waterFrom the Arab kitchen, try this delicious kunafa at the link: Kunafa with Mozzarella Cheese

Step 1

Peel the orange and remove the white pith.

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Kunafa with Mozzarella Cheese