Ingredients
– 4 navel oranges (about 3 pounds or 1.35 kilograms) Provides the zesty base and vibrant citrus flavor
– 4 cups (800 grams) granulated sugar, divided For sweetness and the candying process; 3 cups for the syrup and 1 cup for coating
– 2 cups water To simmer and soften the peel, helping to reduce bitterness
Instructions
1-First Step: Wash and peel the oranges, then slice the peel into thin strips. Remove any bitter white pith for a cleaner taste.
2-Second Step: Blanch the orange peels by boiling them in water for 10 minutes to reduce bitterness. Drain and repeat twice as needed.
3-Third Step: In a saucepan, combine 3 cups sugar and 2 cups water; bring to a simmer.
4-Fourth Step: Add orange peels to the syrup, simmer gently for 45 minutes until the peel becomes translucent and syrup thickens.
5-Fifth Step: Using a slotted spoon, remove the peels and place them on a wire rack to dry for several hours or overnight.
6-Final Step: Optionally, coat the dried peels with granulated sugar for extra crunch and serve.
Last Step:
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🍴 Remove extra-thick pith carefully for less bitterness.
🍳 Use a wide saucepan to minimize syrup splattering.
💧 Always drain and rinse the peels between water simmers to reduce bitterness.
⚖️ Candy the peels by simmering in syrup for 45 minutes to 1 hour until translucent.
🍬 Use superfine or sanding sugar for coating for best texture.
🍫 If sugar coating is skipped, use peels immediately or dip in chocolate to avoid stickiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Drying time: 1 day
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Simmering and drying
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 71g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg