Easy Candied Orange Peel: 4 Steps to Sweet Sunshine Treats
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A simple recipe for making candied orange peel.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 4 large oranges
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- Wash the oranges thoroughly.
- Peel the oranges, making sure to remove as much of the white pith as possible.
- Cut the peels into thin strips.
- In a pot, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add the orange peels to the boiling syrup.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Remove peels and place on a wire rack to cool.
- Once cooled, toss the peels in sugar to coat.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use organic oranges for better flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- Peels can be used for baking or as a snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg