Candied orange peel is the skin or peel of an orange that has been preserved in a sugar syrup. Believe it or not, Freshly candied citrus peels are superior in flavor, relatively cheap, incredibly simple, easy and tastes great. Since the homemade candied peels tastes so much better than store-bought I definitely think it’s worth the trouble. These make for a delicious, best alternative to most candies for kids and adults alike. They’re also good in recipes for anything that uses candied fruits or you can eat the candied citrus peels plain..YUM or cover them in chocolate and see what happens 🙂
Recipe for Candied Orange Peel
Optional :
Dark or Semisweet Chocolate Bits : 1/2 cup
4. Place the peel in a small sauce pan and cover with cold water.
5. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, then drain. Repeat this process two more times. (Note : The skin has oil glands that hold all the aroma and flavor of the citrus. So the peel is repeatedly blanched in fresh hot water to reduce the bitterness from the pith without removing any of the aromatic oils from the skin).
6. Drain the peels for a second time and set aside.
7. Add the cold water and sugar to the saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. When the sugar dissolves add the lemon and orange peels.
8. Continue to cook over low heat until the lemon strips turn translucent. The water and sugar should be starting to thicken. Cooking time will be approximately 10 to 15 minutes. (Note : Watch near the end to make sure the sugar doesn’t caramelize).
9. When done cooking, remove strips from pan with a fork and roll them in powdered sugar.
10. Spread on baking racks or on a sheet of wax paper to dry, making sure strips are not touching each other. Let them dry well for at least an hour. You may need as much as two hours. Keep them there until they are good and dry to the touch.
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nice way of preserving orange peels! loved the chocolate dipped ones… 🙂
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lovely post, i usually get orange peel from outside, will surely try this at home..
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This is great…I am adding this to my to do list..:)
wow wow ….delisious..one…
Sounds too good.. thanks for the gr8 idea 🙂
Good post.
wow!! some innovation for all when we just throw the peels :).. great going and superb 🙂
Dear Sangeetha
It is amazing !! It can only come from you, I can tell that. I dont eat fruits but my wife does. So I shall collect the peels tomorrow and give a try…Just too good…I love sweets…
Have a nice sunday
hey! you are really great! what all amazing recipes you make. I always browse through and see new recipes… never seen before recipes.
this was never ever imaginable… or might be it is the first time for me… but amazing!
Love the colour! It looks good and delectable!
thats a keeper recipe. I never made them but no more waste in my kitchen. thanks a ton for this recipe.
What a fabulous recipe. I really have to give this one a try.
US Masala
nice dish.
I can them anytime, just love these candied orange peel, even i bought them sterday..have to try them at home..
very nice..kandittu kazhikkan thonunnu..esp for a not so sweet tooth person
that's a great idea..i was feeling sad about that drained flavorful cytrus syrup and then I saw your last tip 🙂
very innovative and lovelyuse of orange peel.
Have never imagined of making such a dish.. looks so good and should be worth a try 🙂
Adipoli candied orange peel.I used to make them for fruit cake. Dipping with chocolate is awesome.
that looks too good…seriously…the chocolate dipped ones are too delish!
This is awesome..my grandmother used to make these for fruit cakes..loved the ones dipped in chocolate..adipoli.
Wow…looks awesome and delicious….
Love them especially the chocolate dipped ones.FOODELICIOUS
Amazing aytund tto..I love candied fruit peels…Kidu kidu, loved the presentation too…
Love them..I usually make them for my fruit cake ;-)Dipping in chocolate is cool
Wow I love this and can add to any dessert and cakes.. absolutely good. Citrucyyyyyyyyyyyy…
Love the chocolate dipped once.