SUGARY ORANGE PEEL

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These sugar-coated citrus strips attract lots of compliments whenever I set them out at parties.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h55m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium navel oranges
2 to 3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, optional
2 teaspoons shortening, optional

Steps:

  • With a knife, score the peel from each orange into quarters. With fingers, remove peel and white pith attached. Place peel in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat twice. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, water and salt. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Drain peel and add to syrup. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until syrup is almost all absorbed, stirring occasionally. (Watch carefully to prevent scorching.) Drain any remaining syrup. , Cool orange peel in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet for 1 hour. Cut into 1/8-1/4-in. strips. Sprinkle remaining sugar on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle strips over sugar; toss to coat. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight, tossing occasionally. , If desired, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each orange strip into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Let stand on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

stanley kadiri
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These sugary orange peels are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious and they look beautiful.


Omilani Samuel
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These sugary orange peels are delicious and they're so easy to make.


yousief adel
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These sugary orange peels are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.


Zoey MacWooferston
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I love the way these sugary orange peels look. They're so festive and colorful.


Christine Naziwa
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These sugary orange peels are the perfect way to use up leftover oranges.


Sana Adeel
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I've made these several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat to serve at parties.


carlozzz
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These sugary orange peels are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I love them!


Maraitza Maravilla
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I was surprised at how easy these were to make. They're the perfect addition to my holiday baking.


Brute
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These sugary orange peels are the perfect treat to have on hand for when you're craving something sweet.


andrea cruz
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I've never made candied orange peels before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly!


Tegan
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These are the perfect treat to enjoy during the holidays. They're also a great gift to give to friends and family.


Babar Mtu
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These sugary orange peels are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Lovelylisang Rai
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in these sugary orange peels. They're the perfect treat to satisfy my sweet tooth.


AMJ Foods & Vlogs
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These are a great way to use up leftover oranges. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.


Zakariya hassan
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I'm not usually a fan of candied fruit, but these sugary orange peels have changed my mind. They're so delicious!


Derick Derick
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These are the best candied orange peels I've ever had. They're so flavorful and the texture is perfect.


Agnes Mutoda
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I've made these several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Najma Khatun
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These sugary orange peels are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the texture is out of this world.


Shaik Shaida
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I made these for a party and everyone raved about them. They're so delicious and addictive!