Candied orange peels with just water and sugar

They can be prepared in twenty minutes and are perfect for decorating ice cream, cakes and desserts.

candied orange peel recipe
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: easy

How to prepare candied orange peel

Le peels of the oranges Not only are they delicious and healthy, so much so that they can be eaten whole. But if we peel the oranges and discard the rind, we can reuse them to make an easy and versatile recipe.

Ingredients

  • 450 g of orange peel
  • 300 grams of sugar
  • 450 grams of water

Preparation

  • Wash Rinse the orange peels thoroughly and let them soak for at least overnight. After this time, drain, pat dry, and cut into squares or strips.
  • Pour Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and, after the sugar has dissolved, add the peels. Stir constantly and cook until the liquid is completely absorbed by the peels and the sugar begins to dry out and become powdery.
  • Pour the mixture in a baking tray lined with baking paper, separate the peels with a fork and form lots of "candies".
  • Let dry and then store the caramelized peels in a glass jar with the hermetic seal.

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