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Candied orange peel tossed in sugar in a white bowl

Candied Orange Peel Recipe

An easy-to-make, delicious and attractive sweet-tart homemade orange candy that can be used as a snack, or as a garnish for cakes and other baked goods. 
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 large oranges
  • 2 cups water
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange liqueur
  • .5 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Place a clean orange on a cutting board and cut off the ends. 
  • Stand orange on one end. Using a vegetable peeler, peel just the exterior (rind) from the fruit using a downward motion, being careful to leave the pith (white spongy coating) on the fruit. Repeat until all oranges are peeled.
  • Trim orange peels to desired size.
  • Add water to a medium saucepan and place trimmed orange peels inside. Add the sugar and salt and bring to a simmer. Allow peel to simmer on low for 20 minutes or until soft. Do not cook longer or on a higher flame, as it will cause the orange peel to turn brown.
  • Place ½ cup of sugar in a bowl, then prepare the drying rack by setting a sheet of foil or wax paper beneath it to catch the sticky drippings. 
  • After 20 minutes, stir in the vanilla extract and orange liqueur. Remove from heat and allow the peel to set for 5 minutes.
  • Remove orange peel from the cooling rack with tongs and place them in the bowl with the sugar. Toss to coat. 
  • Allow the orange peel to sit at room temperature until completely dry. 
  • Store in an airtight container or plastic storage bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Notes

  • In place of the orange liqueur, you can use 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed orange juice. 
  • You can use the same recipe to make candied lemon peel (sugared lemon peel), simply substituting 1 teaspoon of a limoncello lemon liqueur or fresh squeezed lemon juice in place of orange liqueur. 
  • You can also use this recipe to make candied lime peel. Just add 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lime juice in place of the orange liqueur. 

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 303gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1190mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 302gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword candied citrus peel, oange peel
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