Candied citrus peel is citrus rind that has been simmered in sugar syrup until tender and preserved. It tastes sweet with a bright citrus aroma and a pleasant bitter edge, and has a chewy, slightly firm texture. It is commonly chopped into fruitcakes, panettone, stollen, and other baked goods, or dipped in chocolate and served as a confection. A traditional way to preserve seasonal citrus, it has long featured in sweets across Europe and the Mediterranean.