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Small cute clear jars with red ribbon bows, filled with candied orange peel. Easy candied orange peel recipe. Sliced orange on the side.
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5 from 4 votes

Easy Candied Orange Peel Recipe

Easy Candied Orange Peel Recipe - very easy to make, great for snack, garnish and baking. Perfect for the holidays!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 day 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges medium size
  • 3 cups sugar divided
  • 2 cups water
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cut a little from the top and bottom of oranges, then score the skin into 4 verticals segments and peel (leave white pith). Cut skin into 1/4-inch strips.
  • Combine 1 cup of sugar with 2 cups of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar is dissolved, add orange peel. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes. Keep an eye on it closely and if the water starts to evaporate too quickly, remove from heat earlier that the 45 minutes mark.
  • Remove from heat and drain well. Be careful, it is hot! Let it cool for 15 minutes.
  • Spread 2 cups of sugar over a large tray. Add orange peel and roll into sugar.
  • Transfer to ait-thight containers and refrigerate for up to 2 months.

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Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 103g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 23.3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.1mg