Description
A simple and delightful treat, candied orange peel transforms bright oranges into a sweet indulgence, perfect for snacking or as a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large oranges
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- Chocolate (optional for coating)
Instructions
- Cut the oranges into quarters and remove the inner fruit, keeping the peel.
- Slice the peels into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water to make a simple syrup, and bring to a boil.
- Add the orange peels and simmer for about 45 minutes, until they become translucent.
- Remove the peels from the syrup and place them on a drying rack to cool and dry for several hours.
- Once dried, coat the peels in sugar or melt chocolate and dip the peels into the chocolate.
Notes
Use firm oranges with bright skin. Consider blanching the peels three times for a less bitter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg