Easy Candied Orange Peels
Delight in the sweet, chewy texture of candied orange peels, perfect for snacking or as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh unwaxed oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional spices: cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly under cold water.
- Peel the oranges and slice the peels into thin strips (about 1/4 inch wide).
- Boil the sliced peels in a pot of cold water for 10 minutes; drain and repeat 2-3 times.
- Make the syrup by combining 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar; stir over medium heat until dissolved.
- Simmer the boiled peels in the syrup over low heat for about 45 minutes until translucent.
- Dry the candied peels on a cooling rack lined with parchment paper for several hours or overnight.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or refrigerate for a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg