Easy Candied Orange Peel
Create a delightful treat with Easy Candied Orange Peel, perfect for snacking or enhancing your desserts! These sweet, citrusy strips are bursting with flavor and can be enjoyed on their own or as a garnish. Made from just fresh oranges, sugar, and water, this simple recipe allows you to enjoy a homemade candy free from preservatives. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress your friends and family with this vibrant confection in under an hour. Elevate your culinary creations or present these lovely candied peels as thoughtful gifts during any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh unwaxed oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Spices (like cinnamon or star anise, optional)
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly. Peel them carefully using a sharp knife, removing only the bright skin.
- Slice the peel into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide.
- Place sliced peels in cold water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and repeat boiling process 2-3 times to reduce bitterness.
- In the same pot, combine sugar and water; stir over gentle heat until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add boiled peels to the syrup and cook on low heat for about 45 minutes until translucent and syrup thickens.
- Transfer peels onto a cooling rack lined with parchment paper to dry for several hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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