Description
Candied orange slices are a delightful and versatile treat that can elevate any dish with their vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor. These easy-to-make confections are perfect for snacking, decorating cakes, or gifting to friends and family. This quick recipe leverages the oven for an efficient drying process, resulting in glossy, candy-coated slices that are sure to impress. Whether you enjoy them on their own or use them as a garnish for your favorite desserts, these homemade candied orange slices will add a touch of sunshine to your culinary creations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large navel oranges
- 4 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 4 cups water (plus extra for blanching)
Instructions
- Scrub oranges under running water and slice them crosswise into ⅛-inch rounds.
- Blanch slices in boiling water for 10 minutes; then transfer them to ice water using a skimmer.
- In a cleaned pot, combine 4 cups of sugar and 4 cups of water; heat until dissolved and boil.
- Drain blanched oranges and add them to the syrup; return to boil, then simmer for 45-60 minutes until translucent.
- Place slices on wire racks over cookie sheets and bake at 175°F for 30 minutes. Roll in sugar and bake again for 1-1½ hours until mostly dry.
- Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg