Candied Orange Peel
A delightful journey into making homemade Candied Orange Peel, a sweet treat that brightens any dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Making
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large oranges
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oranges: Wash oranges thoroughly, cut off ends, and slice into quarters. Peel the skin, removing as much white pith as possible.
- Slice the peels into 1/4-inch wide strips for even candying.
- Blanch the peels: Boil sliced peels in cold water for about 10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Make the syrup: Combine 2 cups of water and 2 cups of sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add the blanched peels and simmer for about an hour.
- Cool and dry: Transfer candied peels to a wire rack to cool and dry for at least 1 hour, optionally coating them in sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
For additional flavors, try infusing your syrup with spices or substituting the sugar with honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 sticks
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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