To candy a Buddha's hand bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the diced Buddha's hand and return it to a simmer and then cook the diced Buddha's hand and reduce it to a simmer and cook the diced Buddha's hand until the citrus softens which takes around 30 minutes and then you can drain it.
Place the chopped or diced Buddha's hand into a sauce pot or pot and add 3 cup of water and also 3 cups of sugar.
Then put the stove on medium heat and wait for the Buddha's hand to boil.
Then immediately adjust the heat to a simmer and allow it to boil slowly for around 3 quarters of an hour.
Buddha's hand citron is a citrus fruit that has segmented sections that resemble and octopus or even fingers and it's often used for it's fragrant zest and decorative appeal.
The Buddha's hand citron fruit has long, finger like segments which can be yellow, green or even with white pith inside.
The zest is fragrant and lemony, but the Buddha's hand citron fruit lacks juice and pulp.
The Buddha's hand citron fruit is not usually eaten fresh, but the zest is often used to flavor dishes, baked goods and even beverages and it's also used for it's symbolic value and ornamental value.
The Buddha's hand citron fruit is native to Asia and is cultivated in other regions such as California and the Mediterranean.
And in some cultures the Buddha's hand citron fruit symbolizes happiness, longevity and even good fortune.
Although esteemed chiefly for its "exquisite form and aroma", the Buddha's hand fruit can also be eaten (often as a zest or flavoring) in desserts, savory dishes, and alcoholic beverages (such as vodka or rice liquor) or candied as a sweet.