Ingredients for Candied Orange Peel
- 2 large oranges (or lemons/grapefruits)
- Water
- Boiling Water
- Sugar
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How to Make Candied Orange Peel
- Wash and thoroughly scrub 2 large oranges (or lemons/grapefruits).
- Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the zest from the oranges, avoiding the white pith as much as possible. Cut the zest into thin strips.
- Place the orange strips in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let them sit for at least 12 hours, or preferably overnight, changing the water a few times to remove bitterness.
- Drain the orange peels and place them in a saucepan. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the peels are very tender.
- Drain the peels and rinse under cold water.
- In a separate saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, ½ cup of light corn syrup, and ¼ cup of water.
- Bring the sugar mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the drained orange peels to the boiling sugar syrup.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peels are translucent and the syrup has thickened.
- Remove the peels from the syrup with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to cool and dry completely.
- Once cooled, you can enjoy them as is or melt your favorite chocolate and dip the candied peels for an extra decadent treat.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
0g
Carbs
2g
