Candied Orange Peel
A delightful sweet treat of candied orange peel that embodies the holiday spirit, perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large oranges
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- Additional sugar for coating (optional)
- Chocolate (for chocolate-covered option, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges: Wash the oranges thoroughly, then cut off the ends and slice the peel into strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Blanch the peels: Place the sliced peels in a pot of salted boiling water and blanch for about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Make the syrup: In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water, stirring over medium heat until the sugar dissolves (about 5-7 minutes).
- Candy the peels: Add the blanched peels to the syrup and let them simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour until translucent.
- Coat with sugar: Once cooled, roll the orange peels in additional sugar if desired or dip in melted dark chocolate.
- Store: Place the cooled candied orange peels in an airtight container.
Notes
Experiment with different flavors by adding spices, ginger, or using other citrus peels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied orange peel, holiday treats, desserts, citrus, family recipe