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Homemade Candied Orange Peel

Homemade Candied Orange Peel

Tender, lightly chewy strips of orange peel simmered in sweet syrup and coated in sugar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Drying Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine European
Servings 4 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

Candied Peel

  • 4 large oranges peeled, pith removed, cut into ½-inch strips
  • 1 cup water for blanching and syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for syrup
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 1 pinch sea salt optional

Instructions
 

  • Trim ends from oranges, score peel into ½-inch strips, remove white pith, then rinse under cold water.
  • Cover strips with cold water in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, simmer 5 minutes, drain, repeat once to remove bitterness.
  • Return peels to pot, add 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar, stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then simmer gently, stirring every 5 minutes, until peels turn translucent and the syrup reduces, about 45 minutes.
  • Lift peels with tongs, drain excess syrup for 1 minute, toss in ¼ cup sugar, then arrange on a wire rack over parchment and let dry for at least 2 hours or overnight for a crisp finish.

Notes

I found that blanching twice for 5 minutes each removes bitterness without over-softening the peels.
When simmering, stirring every 5 minutes prevented scorching and ensured even translucence.
Drying overnight on a wire rack yielded a crisp exterior and tender chew.

Nutrition

Serving: 30gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20g
Keyword candied oranges, candying, citrus candy, Homemade Candied Orange Peel, orange peel candy
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