Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh unwaxed oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Spices (cinnamon stick, star anise, or cloves for optional flavor)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the oranges and peel them using a sharp knife to remove only the bright orange skin.
- Cut the peels into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide.
- Boil the peels in water for 10 minutes, drain, and repeat this process 2-3 times to minimize bitterness.
- In a pot, combine sugar and water to create syrup; add optional pinch of salt and vanilla extract.
- Add the boiled peels to the syrup and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes until translucent.
- Transfer the peels to a cooling rack lined with parchment paper and allow them to dry completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg