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Delicious glazed candied orange slices on a plate

Candied Orange Slices

Delightful candied orange slices that are perfect for holiday gifting or as a sweet addition to any cheese board, bursting with vibrant flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the syrup
  • 3 cups 3 cups white granulated sugar This sugar transforms into a syrup that perfectly coats the orange slices.
  • 3 cups 3 cups water The water helps dissolve the sugar and creates the syrup.
For the orange slices
  • 3 small 3 small oranges or tangelos Use vibrant, fresh fruits with thin skin to enhance texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by adding the sugar and water to a 12-inch skillet or a large saucepan. Set it over medium-high heat, allowing the mixture to come to a boil.
  2. Stir from time to time to ensure that the sugar melts completely into the water.
Cooking
  1. Once you have a bubbling syrup, reduce the heat to medium and add your orange slices, taking care to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  2. Let the orange slices gently simmer in the syrup for about 44 to 60 minutes, turning them over occasionally with tongs.
  3. Ensure the pith becomes nearly translucent.
Drying
  1. Use tongs to remove the slices from the syrup and lay them out in a single layer on a wire rack.
  2. Let them dry uncovered at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours until they feel set like gummy candy but slightly tacky.

Notes

For best results, opt for organic oranges for thinner skins. You can also add vanilla extract for flavor. Reserve leftover syrup for other uses.