You have to try these Easy Homemade Candied Orange Peels. Perfect for baked goods, desserts, and even additions to dinner, these candied orange peels are also a great food gift idea for the holidays.
Candied Orange Peels
You are going to love these candied orange peels. They can be used in baked goods or even as part of the end of a meal. Once you have made these orange peels, you can do it with other citrus fruits, like lemon peels.
What Can I Use Orange Peels For?
When you are wondering what to do with your candied orange peels, there are a lot that you can do. I love to make them to include in my baking because it gives an amazing flavor. It can also be used to add to garlic rich dinners.
I also like to make a large batch around Christmas and give them out as gifts. My family and friends look forward to them each year. Sometimes I did them in chocolate too to give it a different twist.
How Long are Candied Oranges Good?
When you make these candied oranges, you want to store them in the refrigerator once they are fully dried. If the orange peels are stored properly, they will last for about a month in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Get the full list of ingredients, with measurements, and step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the post in the printable recipe card.
- Oranges
- Cold water
- White granulated sugar
How to make Candied Orange Peels
Thoroughly wash and dry the oranges, then cut off the tops and bottoms of each. Score the citrus peel from top to bottom with a sharp knife to create 4 or 5 large sections.
Carefully remove the orange peel from each section with some of the pith and cut into ¼-inch sections. Set aside.
Bring five cups water to a rapid boil in a large saucepan. Add the orange peels and return to a boil for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse the peels thoroughly before shaking out the excess liquid. Set aside.
Add one cup water and two cups sugar to the same saucepan and set the heat to medium. Stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved, creating a sugar syrup.
Add the boiled orange peels and increase heat to medium-high to boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain, reserving both the orange-flavored syrup and the orange peels. Transfer the peels to a wire rack set over a rimmed parchment paper lined baking sheet. Set aside to dry for 12 hours to overnight.
Tip: Store the reserved orange syrup in the refrigerator to add flavor to your favorite beverages and cocktails, such as iced tea, club soda, or mixed drinks.
Once the orange slice peels are mostly dry, but still a bit tacky, add the remaining sugar to a large Ziploc storage bag and add the peels a few at a time. Seal and shake the bag carefully until the peels are uniformly sugar coated. Repeat this process with the remaining peels until all are uniformly coated in sugar.
Serve the candied peels immediately as a snack, or use as a delicious garnish for ice cream, cupcakes, or cakes. They also make a wonderful addition to homemade cannoli filling. Unused orange peels can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy!
Homemade Candied Orange Peels
Ingredients
- 4 large oranges
- 6 c. water divided
- 2½ c. white granulated sugar divided
Directions
- Thoroughly wash and dry the oranges, then cut off the tops and bottoms of each. Score the orange peel from top to bottom with a sharp knife to create 4 or 5 large sections.
- Carefully remove each section with some of the pith and cut into ¼-inch sections. Set aside.
- Bring five cups water to a rapid boil in a large saucepan. Add the orange peels and return to a boil for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse the peels thoroughly before shaking out the excess liquid. Set aside.
- Add one cup water and two cups sugar to the same saucepan and set the heat to medium. Stir the mixture occasionally until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved.
- Add the boiled orange peels and increase heat to medium-high to boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drain, reserving both the orange-flavored syrup and the orange peels. Transfer the peels to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside to dry for 12 hours to overnight.
- Tip: Store the reserved orange syrup in the refrigerator to add flavor to your favorite beverages and cocktails, such as iced tea, club soda, or mixed drinks.
- Once the peels are mostly dry, but still a bit tacky, add the remaining sugar to a large Ziploc storage bag and add the peels a few at a time. Seal and shake the bag carefully until the peels are uniformly coated in sugar. Repeat this process with the remaining peels until all are uniformly coated in sugar.
- Serve the candied peels immediately as a snack, or use as a delicious garnish for ice cream, cupcakes, or cakes. They also make a wonderful addition to homemade cannoli filling. Unused orange peels can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy!
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