Description
Candied orange slices are a vibrant and flavorful treat that adds a delightful touch to desserts or serves as a sweet snack. Their sweet-tangy flavor combined with a glossy finish makes them truly irresistible. This simple recipe allows you to create these citrus gems at home, perfect for elevating your culinary creations or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh oranges, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the oranges under running water and slice them into thin rounds.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water (2 cups each), bringing the mixture to a gentle boil until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and reduce heat to simmer.
- Add the orange slices to the syrup and simmer for about 1 hour, turning occasionally until translucent.
- Remove slices with tongs, allowing excess syrup to drip off, and place them on a wire rack lined with parchment paper to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 candied orange slices (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg