How To Make Candied Orange Peel At Home With East Steps?

Ingredients

3–4 oranges (navel or Valencia work great)

2 cups sugar

2 cups water

Optional: extra sugar for coating

Optional: dark chocolate for dipping

Instructions

Candied Orange Peel Recipe Prep the peels

Wash the oranges well. Cut off the tops and bottoms, then slice the peel into quarters. Gently pull the peel away from the fruit and slice into thin strips.

1. Blanch to remove bitterness
2. Place peels in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
3. Drain and repeat this step 2–3 times for milder bitterness.
4. Make the syrup
5. In the same pan, combine 2 cups sugar + 2 cups water.
6. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
7. Candy the peels
8. Add the blanched peels to the syrup.
9. Simmer gently for 45–60 minutes, until peels turn translucent and soft.
10. Dry
11. Remove peels and place them on a wire rack or parchment paper.
12. Let dry for 12–24 hours until no longer sticky.
13. Optional finishing touches
14. Toss in granulated sugar for a classic look
15. Dip halfway in melted dark chocolate for a next-level treat

Storage

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks Or refrigerate for up to a month

Tips

• Save the leftover orange syrup for cocktails, tea, or baking
• Works great with lemon, grapefruit, or blood orange too