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Close-up of glistening Spiced Candied Orange Slices garnished with whole star anise and cloves on a white plate.

Spiced Candied Orange Slices (clove + star anise)

This recipe produces aromatic candied orange slices flavored with whole cloves and star anise. The process involves blanching the slices before simmering them in a sugar syrup until they become translucent.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Drying Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 batch

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oranges thinly sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 star anise pods

Instructions
 

  • Blanch the orange slices in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain them.
  • Combine the sugar and water in a pot and simmer until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Add the blanched orange slices, cloves, and star anise to the sugar syrup.
  • Simmer the mixture gently for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the orange slices look translucent.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the slices and the whole spices. Place the slices on parchment paper to begin drying.
  • Allow the slices to dry completely before you store them.

Notes

Testing the spice ratios was key to keeping the flavors bold without overpowering the citrus.
By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
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