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Close-up of bright orange, sugar-coated strips of Candied Orange Peel with Brown Sugar.

Candied Orange Peel with Brown Sugar

This recipe uses brown sugar to coat orange peels, giving them a rich flavor and a matte finish you can style easily.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Drying Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 batch

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Oranges (for peels)
  • 1.5 cups Brown sugar
  • 1.5 cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Cut the orange peels into thin strips.
  • Place the peels in a saucepan, cover them with water, and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the peels and repeat the boiling process one more time to reduce bitterness.
  • In the same pan, combine the brown sugar and water. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the orange peels to the simmering sugar water. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes until the peels become translucent.
  • Remove the cooked peels and place them on parchment paper.
  • Let the peels dry completely at room temperature before you store them.

Notes

The brown sugar coating gives the peel a beautiful matte finish I really love styling.
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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