Candied Orange Peel
Chewy, glossy orange strips coated in sparkly sugar — a fancy homemade candy that tastes like you spent hours but takes under 30 minutes. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or tossing into chocolate.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 95
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice oranges in half, then cut each half into thin strips about 1/4-inch wide.
Step 2
Combine water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Step 3
Add orange strips to the syrup and simmer for 15 minutes until translucent and tender.
Step 4
Spread orange strips on parchment paper and let cool for 5 minutes until sticky but handleable.
Step 5
Toss cooled strips in remaining 0.5 cup sugar until evenly coated, then let dry 10 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- cutting board and knife
- parchment paper
- spoon
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