Description
Simple yet elegant Candied Orange Slices that enhance any dish with their sweet, citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh oranges
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds (about 0.25 inches thick), removing any seeds.
- Place sliced oranges in a pot of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until softened.
- In another saucepan, combine sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Heat until the mixture is clear and bubbly.
- Transfer boiled orange slices into the syrup and simmer on low for about 1 hour until they become translucent.
- Remove from syrup and cool on parchment-lined baking sheets until set.
- Serve as desired or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
For a special touch, consider adding a splash of orange liqueur or chocolate-dipping the slices for a rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg