Description
Sweet, chewy, and visually stunning candied orange slices — perfect as a garnish, snack, or dessert topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 medium-sized fresh oranges
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash oranges thoroughly and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds, removing seeds.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Optional: Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Add orange slices to the syrup, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slices become translucent.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer slices to a wire rack. Let dry for at least 4 hours or until no longer sticky.
Notes
Choose firm, vibrant oranges like navel or Valencia for best results. Adjust sugar to taste. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied orange slices, citrus dessert, homemade candy, garnish, sweet snack