Victor Sack wrote:

> 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!
>
> Currants are close to raisins but not really synonymous, as they refer
> to dried seedless Corinth grapes specifically and are smaller than
> either generic raisins or sultanas. They are mainly used for baking.

I suspect they are used for baking because they are small and don't have to be
chopped like a raisin, and still don't interrupt the texture, and because the peels
are so delicate. I like nibbling them after they have soaked in sherry.


>
>
> Mixed peel is candied lemon and orange peel.
>

My mixed has some citron in it as well.