Easy Candied Orange Peel Recipe + Video
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Easy Candied Orange Peel Recipe + Video
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A totally foolproof, wonderfully easy Candied Orange Peel recipe that makes sweet and bright orange peel candy - perfect for the holidays!
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Ingredients
- 4 large navel oranges or 5 small
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Trim the tops and bottoms of the oranges. Then use a vegetables peeler to peel the oranges from top to bottom, into 2-4 inch segments. Press the peeler firmly against the orange to collect a nice even layer of peel. Be careful to trim off just the peel, not the white bitter pith. Then cut the wide strips into ¼ inch thin strips.
- Place the orange peel segments into a medium saucepot. Set over medium to medium-low heat. Add the water, 1 cup of sugar, and the salt. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, set the timer and simmer approximately 20 minutes, or until the peels look soft, but still retain their vibrant color. (You don’t want them to turn brown, so set the stove just hot enough to hold the simmer.)
- Meanwhile, place the remaining ½ cup sugar in a bowl and set aside. Set out a drying rack and place a piece of wax paper or parchment paper under it.
- Once the orange peels have simmered 20 minutes, stir in the vanilla extract. Turn off the heat and let the peels rest in the sugar syrup for another 5-10 minutes.
- Use tongs to move the orange peels to the cooling rack. Allow the orange peels to rest at least 15 minutes to dry and cool. Then toss them in the sugar to coat. Let the peels dry completely at room temperature. Then store in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- You can candy lemon and lime peels as well!
- You can candy lemon and lime peels as well!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
59mg
(2%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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