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Close-up of bright orange strips of Classic Candied Orange Peel coated in sparkling sugar, piled in a small white bowl.

Classic Candied Orange Peel

This recipe shows you how to make traditional candied orange peel. The process involves boiling the peels to remove bitterness before simmering them in a sugar syrup until they become translucent.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Drying Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 25 minutes
Course Candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 batch

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Oranges (for peels)
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Cut the orange peels into thin strips.
  • Boil the peels in water for 10 minutes. Drain the water.
  • Repeat the boiling process one more time to reduce any remaining bitterness.
  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Simmer this mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Add the prepared peels to the sugar syrup. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the peels look translucent.
  • Remove the peels from the syrup and place them on parchment paper to dry.

Notes

I enjoy the slow process of making peel; it is calming and incredibly rewarding.
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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