Candied Orange Slices (And Peels)

5 from 4 ratings

Homemade, easy candied orange slices and peels recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Great as dessert, snack or cake decoration.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Chill time1

Total Time1 1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Candied orange slices

Calories: 142kcal

Wash and dry oranges and cut them into small circular slices. Discard all the seeds.
In a saucepan, add water and bring to a boil.
Add the orange slices and boil for 1 minute.
Transfer the orange slices to the bowl of ice water.
Remove 2 cups of the boiled water from the saucepan that was used for boiling. Discard the rest.
Add this 2 cups of reserved orange flavored water In a large pot.
Add sugar, mix and bring to a boil.
Note: Be sure to stir occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Lower the heat. I use medium low heat.
Arrange orange slices in a single layer.
Simmer for 45-50 minutes or until rinds are a bit translucent.
Note: Be sure to swirl the orange slices in the pot every few minutes to make sure they are evenly coated with this sugar syrup.
Place these slices on a cooling rack. Then, place the rack over a large sheet pan.
Let these candied orange slices sit for 24 hours at room temperature or until dry.
Dip each orange slice in granulated sugar until fully coated. Enjoy!

Make sure your slices are a ¼ inch thick. Anything more or less won't yield the best results.
Try other citrus fruits instead of oranges such as lemon, lime, grapefruit.
Be sure to mix orange slices in the sugar syrup every few minutes to allow them to coat evenly.
For extra deliciousness, dip your prepared slices in melted chocolate halfway and let it set and enjoy.
Mix in some vanilla extract in the sugar mixture for additional flavor.
Read additional tips and variations above.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.