Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade candied orange peel—a perfect treat for any occasion! These vibrant, zesty morsels bring a nostalgic aroma to your kitchen and can be enjoyed on their own or as a stunning cake topping. The simple process transforms fresh oranges into an irresistible snack that’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large organic oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly to remove any wax.
- Cut off the tops and bottoms, then quarter each orange and remove the inner fruit, retaining only the peels.
- Boil the peels in a pot of water for 15 minutes to soften them, then drain.
- Return peels to the pot, adding equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Stir until coated.
- Simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes until the peels are translucent and glistening, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from syrup using tongs and place on parchment paper. While warm, sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg