On 21 Nov 2003 23:24:12 GMT, (OhSojourner) wrote:

>I was reading some recipes for Eccles cakes, which are a pastry from England.
>
>http://www.hwatson.force9.co.uk/cook...ing/eccles.htm
>
>They call for "currants" and "chopped mixed peel".
>Now, I assume "currants" is just another word for raisins, but I'm unsure of
>the latter ingredient. Does this imply already prepackaged preserved and/or
>candied peel, or would I actually grate the peel from fresh citrus fruit? And
>if it's preserved peel, would most supermarkets carry it? Thanks in advance
>for your help!


Depends. Dried currants are zante grape raisins. Fresh currants are
berries in the gooseberry family.

Yes, mixed peel is candied citrus peels - mainly orange and lemon.