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Close-up of glistening, bright orange Candied Orange Slices with Cinnamon Sugar resting on white parchment paper.

Candied Orange Slices with Cinnamon Sugar

Cinnamon sugar adds a familiar warmth that makes these slices perfect for gifting or decorating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large oranges thinly sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch orange slices for 2 minutes. Drain the slices.
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the orange slices to the simmering syrup. Cook for 45 to 50 minutes until the slices become translucent.
  • Remove the cooked slices from the syrup and place them on parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle the slices lightly with cinnamon while they are still sticky.
  • Let the candied slices dry completely at room temperature before storing or serving.

Notes

By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
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