Candied Orange Slices by @millsandbuns

1h5
Easy

1 serving

🍬

1 cup

Sugar

💧

240 ml

Water

🍊

2

Orange

✨

100 g

Caster Sugar

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Wash 2 oranges thoroughly under running water to remove surface wax and dirt.

    oranges
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/12

    Slice the washed oranges into thin, even rounds, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick.

    oranges
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/12

    Add 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar and 1 cup (240 ml) water to a heavy-bottom saucepan.

    granulated sugar
    water
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan

  4. Step 4/12

    Bring the sugar syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    granulated sugar
    water
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄slotted spoon

  5. Step 5/12

    Add the sliced oranges to the boiling syrup in a single layer as much as possible.

    oranges
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan

  6. Step 6/12

    Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook the orange slices for 40 to 60 minutes.

    oranges
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan

  7. Step 7/12

    Turn the orange slices occasionally so they cook evenly and become translucent.

    oranges
    🍲heavy-bottom saucepan
    🥄slotted spoon

  8. Step 8/12

    Lift the candied orange slices from the syrup using a slotted spoon.

    oranges
    🥄slotted spoon

  9. Step 9/12

    Arrange the orange slices in a single layer on a wire rack and let them dry at room temperature for 24 hours.

    oranges
    🧁wire rack

  10. Step 10/12

    Place 1/2 cup (100 g) caster sugar on a plate once the orange slices are dry.

    caster sugar
    🍽️plate

  11. Step 11/12

    Coat each dried orange slice in caster sugar, shaking off any excess.

    oranges
    caster sugar
    🍽️plate

  12. Step 12/12

    Store the sugar-coated orange slices in an airtight jar at room temperature.

    oranges
    🫙airtight jar

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Liquids, Fruit, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Sugar, Water, Orange, Caster sugar

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Soy-free, Egg-free

Calories

157 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 40g, Sugars: 37g, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 78mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 15mg, Folate: 16mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

50 minutes

Overall

1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, heavy-bottom saucepan, slotted spoon, wire rack, airtight jar, plate

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Dessert, Garnish, Confection

Occasions

Christmas, Thanksgiving, Holiday baking, Edible gifts

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

European

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Chewy, Sticky, Tender, Sugary

Flavors

Sweet, Citrusy, Slightly bitter

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 14 days (Store in a clean airtight jar,Keep in a cool, dry, dark place,Keep away from humidity and direct sunlight), fridge : 30 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature before serving,Separate layers with parchment paper if sticky), freezer : 90 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw at room temperature before use)