Description
Delightful candied orange peels, perfect for snacking or as a garnish for desserts and cocktails.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large thick-skinned oranges
- 4 cups water (divided: 1 cup for boiling, 2½ cups for sugar preparation)
- 2½ cups white granulated sugar (divided)
- 3 cups sugar (for sugar mixture)
- 1 cup water (for sugar mixture)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- ½ cup sugar for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the oranges. Cut off the tops and bottoms, then score each peel from top to bottom.
- Cut the peels into ¼-inch sections and place in a pot with water to cover, bring to a boil.
- Cook the peels for one minute, then drain and repeat this boiling process two more times.
- Prepare the sugar mixture by combining remaining water and sugar in a stockpot, bringing it to a boil.
- Add the orange peels to the sugar mixture and simmer for about 35-45 minutes until translucent.
- Transfer peels to a cooling rack and let sit for 12-18 hours until dry and tacky.
- Crystalize the peels by shaking them in sugar within a zippered storage bag.
- Store the syrup for use in drinks like iced tea or cocktails.
Notes
Use organic oranges to avoid pesticides and adjust the thickness of peel sections based on preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg