Delicious Zesty Delight: Candied Orange Peel 🍊✨ ready to serve

Step 1

Prepare the Oranges: Start by thoroughly washing the oranges. Using a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the peel from the oranges, avoiding as much of the white pith as possible. Cut the peel into strips about 1/4 inch wide.

Step 2

Blanch the Peels: Place the orange peel strips in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then let boil for about 5 minutes. This helps to reduce the bitterness of the peels. After 5 minutes, drain the water and repeat this step two more times, ensuring the peels are blanched three times in total.

Step 3

Make the Syrup: In the same saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 2 cups of sugar, and 1/4 tsp of sea salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

Candy the Peels: Add the blanched orange peels to the sugar syrup. Bring to a simmer and let the peels cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally until the peels become translucent and the syrup thickens.

Step 5

Drain and Coat: After the peels are done, carefully remove them from the syrup using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool. Let the excess syrup drip off for about 10 minutes. If desired, sprinkle additional sugar over the peels while they are still tacky for added sweetness.

Step 6

Dry the Peels: Let the candied peels air dry for at least 24 hours to achieve a firmer texture.

Step 7

Store and Enjoy: Once dried, store the candied orange peels in an airtight container at room temperature. They can be enjoyed as a sweet snack, used as a garnish for cakes and desserts, or dipped in chocolate for an extra treat!

Step 8

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes + drying | Servings: Varies

Pro Tip

Read through all instructions before starting, and prep your ingredients
(mise en place) for a smoother cooking experience.