Makes about 60 sugared peels
Talk about a taste of the holidays! These deliciously sweet and tart candies are wonderful when dipped in white or dark chocolate. They also make for beautiful garnishes on a whipped cream cake or frosted pound cake. Package for gift giving with our downloadable gift tag.
Ingredients
6 organic oranges (choose oranges with thick skins)
5 cups sugar, divided
Method
Cut the top and bottom off each orange. Using a vegetable peeler, peel off pieces of the skin, cutting from top to bottom. Slice peels into 1/4-inch strips or leave in natural shaped pieces. Place peels in a sauce pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute. Drain and repeat two more times. Mix 4 cups sugar with 3 cups cold water. Bring to a boil. Add orange peels and turn heat down to a simmer. Simmer orange peels for 1 hour over low heat. Remove from liquid.
Spread remaining sugar evenly on a baking sheet. Roll orange peels in sugar and place on cooling racks to dry, about 3 to 5 hours.
Package peels in decorative glass jars tied with holiday ribbon.
Note: Reserve simmering liquid and use as a simple syrup to add a holiday touch to iced tea, a Cosmopolitan or Margarita. Packaging suggestions:
Nutrition
Per serving (4 pieces/89g-wt.): 230 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 59g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 54g sugar), 0g protein
Tags: Gifts, Make Ahead, Wheat Free, Fat Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Low Sodium, Dairy Free
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