Candied Orange Peels
Easy candied orange peels made with just 3 ingredients. Vegan & gluten free.
Ingredients
- 2 large oranges, peels preferably organic
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
Instructions
- Remove the peel from two oranges and slice into strips. Add it to a pot and fill it up with enough water to cover the top. Boil them until they are bendable and semi-transparent. Strain the orange peels and discard the water. This extracts the bitterness from the peels.
- Put 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar into the pot and bring to a simmer. Once the sugar completely dissolved, add the strained orange peels. Evenly layer them in the pot and let it simmer untouched for about 40minutes or until the the oranges have completely cooked through (you'll notice the white parts of the peel turning translucent) and the sugar mixture has reduced to a syrup. Turn off the heat and let it cool in the syrup for 20-30 minutes.
- Transfer the orange peels to a wire rack to cool and dry at room temperature overnight. Make sure to evenly space the peels. Save the orange syrup for future use.
- Once the peels have dried, toss them in a baking sheet with enough sugar to evenly coat. Let dry for another 12 hours. The peels are ready when they feel light and stiff. Store in an air tight container or bag for a couple months or in the fridge or longer.
