Dulce de Naranja [Video + Recipe] Candied Orange Rind

1. Peel

1. Wash the oranges to remove any residue or impurities from the skin.With a sharp knife or a peeler, remove zest. For this recipe you are only going to use the white part (albedo), which you'll chop or slice.

2. Boil

1. Place in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover it. Boil them for 3 minutes. Remove the water, squeeze the rinds, and boil them again.Repeat this process 4 to 5 times. The purpose of this process is to remove some of the bitterness from the fruit.

3. To make sweet

1. In a thick-bottomed pot, place the drained oranges, 1½ cup water, sugar, cinnamon, salt, malagueta, and cloves.Cook over medium heat until the syrup thickens, stirring every two or three minutes.It will take 15 to 20 minutes. Do not let it dry completely, a little of the syrup should remain. Remove from the heat, add the vanilla, and place in an airtight container, preferably glass. Read the notes for instructions to make it "en tabla."

4. Cool and serve

1. Let it cool completely.Once cooled, you can consume it or you can chill it for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.Store in the refrigerator in a covered container.