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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Cooking Basics » Candied Orange Peel

    Published: Jul 10, 2020 | Last Updated On: Jul 19, 2020 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Candied Orange Peel

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    Candied Orange Peel is delicious orange peels that are coated with sugar and can be used for desserts and drinks. It’s a great DIY recipe that is simple to make. Here is how to make it.

    You can also try my Candied Ginger recipe, if you love this one.

    Candied Orange Peel scattered on a table top.
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    • About This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step By Step Recipe
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Usage Ideas
    • Storage Suggestions
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    About This Recipe

    Candied Orange Peel is a simple sugary delight that is made with the peel/skin of oranges.

    The peel of the orange is cut into fine strips and then cooked along with sugar and water to make candied oranges.

    Super easy to make and inexpensive, your kids will love this DIY recipe and you can give them this instead of store-bought chocolates.

    These are far better than the store-bought ones, as you can control the sugar and also you know that quality ingredients are going in to make this candied peel.

    These Orange Peels are,

    • Easy to make
    • Inexpensive
    • Favorite among kids
    • Tangy and Sweet

    Ingredients

    Orange Peels – This is a great way to use up those Orange Peels, that are generally discarded after eating oranges. So next time, save them up and make these peels.

    Castor Sugar – To coat them at the end and make them sweeter.

    For the syrup – For this we will combine sugar and water and boil the peels in the syrup, to give these tangy peels a sweet taste.

    Step By Step Recipe

    Wash the oranges and pat dry. Remove the skin from the oranges. Remove any pith or pulp that is attached to the skin. Cut it into thin strips.

    Orange peel cut into thin stripes.

    Add the stripes in a pan and cover with cold water. Bring it to a boil. Simmer the heat for 2 minutes.

    Orange peel boiling in water.

    Strain and discard the water. Repeat the process 2 more times.

    Drained orange peel.

    Heat 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a pan. When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it cook for 5-6 minutes.

    Water and sugar heating in a pan.

    Add the orange peel. Cook for 40-45 minutes till the peel turns translucent.

    Orange peel added in the pan.

    Do not stir during this process otherwise, there will be crystallization.

    Orange peel cooking in sugar syrup.

    Strain the syrup and store it for future use. (iced tea or any other drink)

    Drained orange peel.

    Roll the peel in castor sugar.

    Rolled in castor sugar.

    Arrange on a wire rack and let dry for 6-8 hours. Store in an airtight container.

    Ready candied orange peel.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which orange is best to make it?

    You can use either Navel or Valencia oranges to make these.

    Can we use Lemon Peels instead of Orange Peels?

    Yes, you can! They can also be used in the same way you are using these old fashioned orange peels.

    How to make these chocolate dipped?

    Once you make the Candied Orange Peels, instead of coating them in castor sugar, coat them in melted Chocolate and store in the fridge.

    Usage Ideas

    You can have this Crystallised Orange Peel or Sugared Orange Peel on its own, whenever you are craving for sugar candy.

    You can even dip into chocolate and make a Chocolate Dipped Orange Peel.

    Apart from it, you can use it to decorate your desserts such as Pies and Tarts.

    You can even chop them finely and use it into the batters for the muffin, cake, or bread or maybe just sprinkle the finely chopped peels on your ice cream and frozen yogurts.

    It can also be used to garnish your Mocktail and Cocktail.

    I often do this when I have to serve some fancy drinks during our house parties or get-togethers.

    Storage Suggestions

    Tangy, chewy from the interior and full of the sugary exterior, it can be made and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a month.

    To increase the shelf life, you can freeze them too in freezer bags for about a year.

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    Candied Orange Peel is delicious orange peels that are coated with sugar and can be used for desserts and drinks. It's a great DIY recipe that is simple to make. Here is how to make it.

    Candied Orange Peel Recipe

    Candied Orange Peel are delicious orange peels that are coated with sugar and can be used for desserts and drinks. It's a great DIY recipe that is simple to make. Here is how to make it.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Continental
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 130kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 2 Navel Orange
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 1 cup Water
    • ½ cup Castor Sugar
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    Instructions

    • Wash the oranges and pat them dry.
    • Remove the skin from the oranges.
    • Remove any pith or pulp that is attached to the skin and cut into thin stripes.
    • Add the stripes in a pan and cover with cold water.
    • Bring it to a boil.
    • Simmer the heat for 2 minutes.
    • Strain and discard the water.
    • Repeat the process 2 more times.
    • Heat 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a pan.
    • When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it cook for 5-6 minutes.
    • Add the orange peel.
    • Cook for 40-45 minutes till the peel turns translucent.
    • Do not stir during this process otherwise their will be crystallization.
    • Strain the syrup and store it for future use. ( iced tea or any other drink )
    • Roll the peel in castor sugar.
    • Arrange on a wire rack and let dry for 6-8 hours.
    • Store in an airtight container.

    Notes

    You can make candied lemon peel using the same process.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Ritu

      September 28, 2013 at 8:54 am

      I love this. Off to buy oranges

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    2. Pria

      April 09, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      Love your recipes.Really Unique!

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