Candied Orange Slices
These easy candied orange slices are a special treat that can be eaten as a candy, or used to decorate cakes and breads. This quicker version of candied oranges is baked in the oven to speed up the drying process.
Servings: 31 slices
Calories: 117kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large navel oranges or other type of orange
- 4 cups granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 4 cups water plus extra for blanching
Instructions
- Scrub the peels of the oranges to remove wax and chemicals. Cut crosswise in ⅛-inch (3mm) slices, discarding the ends.
- Blanch the orange slices in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes. Use a skimmer to place them in a large bowl of ice water to stop them from cooking.
- Rinse out the pot and dissolve the 4 cups of sugar in the 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
- Drain the oranges and add them to the syrup, then return to the mixture to a boil. Turn it down to low heat and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the peels are translucent. Stir every 15 minutes.
- Lay the sliced oranges on wire racks, and then place the racks on top of a cookie sheet to catch drips. Bake at 175°F for 30 minutes, then coat each piece in granulated sugar. Return to the oven and dry for another 1-1½ hours, or until the fruit is mostly dry.
- Coat the candied oranges in granulated sugar again and let them cool completely, then seal in an airtight container until ready to use.
Notes
- Cut the oranges no thinner than ⅛ inch, and no thicker than ¼ inch. Thinner pieces will cook and dry faster, but can break apart if they are too thin.
- Cut the slices the same thickness so all the pieces are done at the same time.
- For the easiest slicing, choose firm citrus fruits and use a sharp knife.
- Bitter citrus fruits, like lemons, grapefruit, and citron, require two or three blanchings instead of one.
- Don't skip rolling the oranges in sugar; it makes them prettier, and the sugar pulls extra moisture out of the candy, making it chewier.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 12.3mg
