Candied Orange Slices (And Peels)
Easy homemade candied orange slices or peels recipe with simple ingredients. Great as dessert, snack or cake decoration and also makes a lovely homemade gift for the Christmas holidays.
Servings: 18 Candied orange slices
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Oranges Medium size, Cut into ¼ inch thick slices
- 4 cups Water
- Large bowl of ice water
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Additional granulated sugar For coating
Instructions
- 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!
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Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 52mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 15.5mg | Calcium: 13mg