Description
Learn how to make delicious candied orange slices at home with this simple recipe. These sweet and tangy treats are perfect for snacking or adding as a garnish to your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Sugar Syrup:
- 3 cups (600 grams) white granulated sugar
- 3 cups (709 ml/24 ounces) water
Orange Slices:
- 3 small oranges or tangelos; 18 – 20 slices
Instructions
- Prepare Sugar Syrup: Add sugar and water to a 12-inch skillet or large saucepan. Bring to a boil, ensuring sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add Orange Slices: Reduce heat to medium, add orange slices without overcrowding.
- Cook Orange Slices: Simmer gently for 44-60 minutes until peel is translucent, turning occasionally.
- Dry Orange Slices: Remove slices from syrup, place on wire rack in a single layer to dry for 24-48 hours.
Notes
- Store candied orange slices in an airtight container once fully dried.
- You can reuse the leftover syrup for other recipes or cocktails.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling, Simmering, Drying
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied orange slices, homemade candy, dessert recipe, orange peel candy
