Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"The first zucchini I ever saw I killed it with a hoe."--John Gould, Monstrous Depravity, 1963

Candied Orange Peels Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Candied Orange Peels is from The lugassy Family Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 oranges
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar, to coat candied peel
Bittersweet dark chocolate, melted for dipping (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
1. Using a sharp knife, remove peel from oranges in long strips. Cut strips into 1 1/2-inch long by 1/4-inch wide pieces.

2. Place orange peel in a sauce pan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer with lid off for 7 minutes. Drain water and discard.

3. Bring 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water to a boil. Add poached orange peel. Reduce heat and simmer peel until liquid has reduced to a syrupy consistency. Allow peel to cool in syrup.

4. When peel has cooled, remove from syrup and drain on wire rack. Once peel has drained, roll in granulated sugar and place back on wire rack to dry overnight.

5. Store candied orange peel in an airtight container.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

293W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!