5 from 36 votes
Easy Candied Orange Slices
Easy Candied Orange Slices offer sweet, translucent orange rounds preserved in a lightly thick syrup, showcasing both the fruit’s tang and chewy peel texture. The recipe uses clementines or mandarins for their tender rinds, and the candying process softens the peel while maintaining a bright citrus flavor. These slices work well as garnishes, snacks, or additions to desserts.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Resting Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
20
slices
Calories:
67 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 small orange clementines or mandarin oranges are best
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water plus more for boiling
Instructions
- Carefully slice the oranges into 1/4-inch slices. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan set over high heat. Add the orange slices and boil them for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool.
- Discard the boiled water and add 1 1/2 fresh cups of water to the saucepan along with the granulated sugar. Set the saucepan back on the stove over medium heat and stir the mixture occasionally as the sugar dissolves and reaches a temperature between 200 to 215 degrees Fahrenheit. (Use a liquid thermometer to check the temperature.)
- Add the orange slices and let the syrup return to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the orange rinds are slightly translucent. Gently stir the oranges every 10 minutes to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and use a fork to transfer the slices to a wire cooling rack set over a large baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the tops with a bit more sugar if desired, then allow them to cool and dry for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
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Notes
- This recipe produces roughly 20 slices, depending on orange size and slicing thickness.
- Store candied orange slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze the slices to maintain quality.
Nutrition Information
Calories
67kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.03mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.