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Candied Orange Peel

With just three simple ingredients you can make candy that's bursting with sweet orange flavor. Try your hand at making your own Candied Orange Peel Slices and impress all your family and friends.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Rest Time
12 hrs
Total Time
14 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large navel oranges
  • 3 cups granulated sugar divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups water

Instructions

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  1. To prepare oranges, remove peel from orange the best way you know how. I have a little orange peel tool, but you can slice your orange in quarters and then peel off the skin.
  2. In large pot, put orange peels with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil uncovered for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat twice.
  3. In separate saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cup water and salt to a boil. Continue boiling for about 2 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Add prepared, drained peel (from above) to the syrup. Bring to a boil again, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for about one hour. Drain any remaining liquid.
  4. Allow orange peel to cool in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet for at least an hour. Cut into strips. Sprinkle with 2 cups of sugar, tossing to coat. Let stand on foil lined baking sheet overnight, until dried (about 12 hours).

Notes

  • I prefer to store this on the counter, unsealed. When you store in airtight container, it can get sticky and you have to add more sugar to dry it up.
  • If you need to store it in a jar or container to transport it (or gift it to someone), it'll be okay! Just uncover it again as soon as you can and be prepared to add more sugar if needed to dry it out again.

Nutrition Information

Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 99mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 55g (110%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 55g 110%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.