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Easy Candied Orange Peel Recipe + Video

A totally foolproof, wonderfully easy Candied Orange Peel recipe that makes sweet and bright orange peel candy - perfect for the holidays!

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 71 kcal
Course: Dessert , Drinks , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large navel oranges or 5 small
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.