Description
Sparkling, chewy, and sweet candied orange slices made with just three ingredients. These make beautiful edible gifts or garnishes for your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar, plus extra for coating if desired
- 4 cups water, divided
- 2 small oranges (navel or tangelo)
Instructions
- Wash the oranges and slice them into thin rounds (about 3mm thick), discarding the ends. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the orange slices and boil for 2 minutes to reduce bitterness. Transfer slices to the ice water bath and discard the boiling water.
- In the same saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water and the granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the orange slices. Simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes until the rinds are translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Remove slices from the syrup and lay them on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Let them dry overnight until tacky. Store in an airtight container or roll in sugar for a frosted look.
Notes
Save the leftover orange syrup to use in cocktails or over pancakes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Drying Time: 12 hr
- Cook Time: 1 hr 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Candied Orange Slices, candied citrus, edible garnish, homemade candy, orange recipes