Description
Make glossy, chewy candied orange slices using a simple simmering method. These sweet and tangy treats are perfect for snacking or decorating desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large navel oranges
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (for final syrup)
Instructions
- Wash the oranges well. Slice each orange thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Remove any seeds.
- Place the orange slices in a large saucepan. Cover with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain the water completely.
- Return the slices to the saucepan. Add 4 cups of sugar and 1 cup of fresh water. Stir gently to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer slowly for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orange slices look translucent and the syrup thickens.
- Carefully remove the slices from the syrup using tongs and place them in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let them drain for about 30 minutes.
- Allow the slices to dry at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours until they feel dry to the touch and are slightly tacky, not wet.
- For an optional coating, roll the dried slices in extra granulated sugar or dip them in melted chocolate.
Notes
- If you plan to dip them in chocolate, make sure the slices are completely dry before dipping.
- You can save the leftover orange syrup to use in cocktails or over pancakes.
- For a more intense flavor, you can simmer the slices in the syrup for a second day after letting them rest overnight in the syrup.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 21
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0