December 18, 2024

Transform simple orange peels into a sweet and tangy treat with this easy recipe for Candied Orange Peels! 🍊 Perfect as a snack, a topping for desserts, or even as a homemade gift idea, these candied peels are both delicious and versatile. Best of all, this recipe uses ingredients you already have at home and reduces waste by making the most of your oranges.

This recipe is simple, flexible, and perfect for making sweet, aromatic treats. You only need oranges (or lemons), sugar, and baking soda. I will show you the process using 3 oranges.

Ingredients:
 • 3 large oranges (or lemons)
 • 2 tablespoons baking soda
 • Sugar (as needed)
 • Water

Instructions
 1. Cleaning the Oranges:
 • Rub the oranges dry with baking soda to remove any residues.
 • Fill a bowl with warm water, add some baking soda, and wash the oranges thoroughly.
 • Let them soak for 5-10 minutes, rinse with plain water, and dry with a cloth.
 2. Peeling and Preparing the Orange Peels:
 • Cut off both ends of the oranges.
 • Score the peel vertically into 5-6 sections. Carefully remove the peel from each section.
 • Squeeze the oranges to extract the juice – from 3 oranges, you will get about 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of juice.
 3. Boiling the Peels:
 • Add 4 cups (1 quart) of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
 • Add the orange peels, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
 • Transfer the boiled peels to a bowl of cold water and let them cool.
 4. Removing the White Pith:
 • Use a knife to carefully scrape off the white pith from the inside of the peels. This step ensures the peels won’t be bitter.
 • Cut the peels into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide.
 5. Making the Syrup:
 • Pour the 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice into the pot.
 • Add 1 to 1 1/4 cups of sugar (adjust based on your preference) and stir until dissolved.
 • Add 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) of water and the prepared orange peel strips.
 • Stir gently, cover, and bring the mixture to a boil.
 • Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until the syrup thickens and the peels become translucent, about 45-60 minutes.
 6. Drying the Peels:
 • Arrange the candied peels on a wire rack, ensuring they don’t touch each other.
 • Let them dry at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
 • Alternatively, place them in the oven at 170°F (or the lowest possible temperature) for about 1 hour.
 7. Coating in Sugar:
 • Once completely dry, roll the orange peels in granulated sugar to coat all sides evenly.

Storage and Serving:
 • Store the candied orange peels in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
 • Enjoy them as a sweet treat, use them to decorate cakes and cookies, or incorporate them into holiday recipes like Christmas fruitcakes.

Enjoy! 🍊

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