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Rays Of Sunshine Homemade Candied Orange Peel Recipe

Elevate your baking with this unbelievably easy recipe for homemade candied orange peel! Forget store-bought – once you taste the vibrant, sunshine-y flavor of this homemade peel, you'll never go back. This recipe yields a generous batch, enough to brighten up your favorite recipes for months to come. Perfect for adding a touch of zesty sweetness to cakes, cookies, breads, and more! It's surprisingly simple, just requiring a bit of patience for the drying process. Get ready to experience the true taste of candied orange!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 4335 mins
Calories 1530.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (14 Reviews)
Rays Of Sunshine Homemade Candied Orange Peel

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Ingredients for Rays Of Sunshine Homemade Candied Orange Peel

  • 2-3 large oranges
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 1 cup water + additional for boiling

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How to Make Rays Of Sunshine Homemade Candied Orange Peel

  1. Scrub 2-3 large oranges thoroughly under cold running water.
  2. Using a sharp knife, remove the peel and pith from the oranges in large pieces (about 1/4 of the orange).
  3. Place the orange peel pieces in a medium-sized saucepan (about 2-quart).
  4. Cover the peel completely with cold water.
  5. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  7. Drain the peel thoroughly.
  8. Repeat steps 4-7 two more times (for a total of three boilings). The pith should become translucent. If not, repeat once more.
  9. Drain the peel completely and slice it into 3mm thick strips, or leave in attractive quarter pieces.
  10. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 2 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup water.
  11. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely.
  12. Add the prepared orange peel to the sugar syrup.
  13. Simmer gently for 45-60 minutes, or until the syrup has almost completely evaporated and the peel is translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  14. Remove the peel from the syrup and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  15. Cover the peel loosely and allow it to dry overnight.
  16. The next day, toss the peel in 1/2 cup of caster sugar to coat lightly.
  17. Arrange the sugar-coated peel in a single layer on fresh parchment paper and allow it to dry completely for 2-3 days, or until the surface is no longer sticky.
  18. Store the candied peel in airtight containers in a cool, dark, and dry place. It will keep for several months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

1491g

Fat

0g

Carbs

130g

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