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Candied Orange Peel Recipe: 5 Steps to Sweet Happiness Recipe

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This Candied Orange Peel recipe guides you through a simple process to transform fresh orange peels into sweet, tender treats perfect for snacking or baking enhancements.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large oranges
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Wash the oranges thoroughly. Clean the oranges to remove any dirt or residues.
  2. Peel the oranges and cut the peels into strips. Carefully remove the skin and slice into strips.
  3. Boil the peels in water for 10 minutes, then drain. This helps to reduce bitterness and soften the peels.
  4. In a pot, combine sugar and water, then bring to a boil. Prepare the sugar syrup for candying.
  5. Add the peels to the sugar syrup and simmer for 45 minutes. Let the peels absorb the sweetness and become tender.
  6. Remove the peels and let them cool on a wire rack. Allow the candied peels to dry and firm up.

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