Candied Orange Peel
- Ready In:
- 1hr 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Yields:
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2 lbs
- Serves:
- 150
ingredients
- 8 oranges
- water
- 1 cup boiling water
- 4 cups sugar
directions
- Wash the oranges.
- Cut into halves and squeeze out the juice.
- Keep the juice and use it for something else.
- Place the oranges into a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Place over high heat and heat to a boil.
- Add cold water to cover again.
- Heat to a boil and drain.
- Repeat this process five times in all.
- Drain well and scoop out the pulp.
- Cut the oranges into 1/4 inch wide strips.
- Combine 1 cup of boiling water with 2 cups of the sugar.
- Heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in the orange strips.
- Place over medium heat and boil for about 30 minutes, until all the liquid is evaporated.
- Watch carefully so the peels don't scorch.
- Cool.
- Roll the strips in the remaining 2 cups of sugar.
- Place on waxed paper to dry.
- Package and store in airtight containers.
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Reviews
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Thanks for posting this recipe! I was in need of some candied orange peel for another recipe, so made yours, & it is extremely good! Fortunately there is plenty left for me to try with chocolate, as you suggest. I remember years ago my grandparents used to have orange sticks on hand for when the grandkids came over. Should be especially good dipped in a dark chocolate, I think! Again, many thanks for your recipe!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
jeniwan
Saratoga Springs