Candied Orange Peels

Makes about 60 sugared peels
Time 4 hrs 35 min
Candied Orange Peels

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-covered pound cake. Package for gift giving with our downloadable gift tag.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    6oranges, (choose oranges with thick skins)
    5 cupssugar, divided

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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 with fresh water.


Mix 4 cups of the 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 1 cup sugar evenly on a baking sheet. Roll orange peels in sugar and place on cooling racks until dry, about 3 to 5 hours.


Package peels in decorative glass jars tied with holiday ribbon.


Note: Reserve flavorful simmering liquid and use as a simple syrup to add a holiday touch to iced tea, a Cosmopolitan or Margarita. Packaging suggestions:

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

4 pieces

Calories

230

Total Fat

0g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

0mg

Total Carbohydrate

59g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

54g

Protein

0g

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