Description
Delightful candied orange slices that bring sweetness and vibrant citrus flavor to your kitchen. Perfect for garnishes, cheese platters, or as a standalone treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 small oranges (sliced 4-5mm)
- 12 cups water (divided)
- 3 ½ cups granulated sugar (divided)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the oranges and slice them to a thickness of 4-5mm. If necessary, freeze them for 30 minutes to help with slicing.
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Boil the orange slices for 2 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath and discard the boiled water.
- In the same pot, bring the remaining 6 cups of water and 3 cups of sugar to a boil. Add the blanched orange slices and simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the slices with a slotted spoon and spread them on a drying rack. Allow them to dry for about 18 hours at room temperature, flipping occasionally. Toss in ½ cup of sugar to coat once dried.
Notes
Use fresh, firm oranges for best results. For added flavor, sprinkle sea salt in the sugar before coating or drizzle with melted chocolate after drying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg