Candied Orange Peel Recipe
An extremely easy and quick candied orange peel recipe, with some secret tips and tricks. Use them in your favourite recipes, dip them in chocolate for an extra treat, or give them as homemade gifts!
If you think the only edible part of an orange is its pulpy flesh, then it’s time to try candied orange peels. On its own, the rind is bracingly bitter, but when combined with sugar syrup, it transforms into little gems of deliciousness.
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This is a good way to use up orange peels and it goes well when put it in cookies or cake, or just eat it by itself. It’s an absolute sweet treat that is all-natural with just 3 ingredients: fresh oranges peels, orange juice and sugar.
These take a bit of time to make, but the process is simple, and a lot of the time is hands-off. These keep well for at least a few months in a cool, dry place.
Did you know orange peels have lots of vitamins and minerals? Don’t throw away these enriched rinds. Use them in this super-easy recipe to make a truly delicious sweet treat!
While these candied orange peels easily available in market but making your own candied zest is easy and quick, and—more important—has a fresher flavour.
So, are you ready to do this? Let’s dive in!
What are Candied Orange Peels?
In case you’ve never heard of Candied Orange Peels before, they’re exactly what they sound like: strips of orange peel that have been cooked in a sugar syrup till they’re soft and chewable, and then (optionally) cook in fresh orange juice for an extra flavour.
Candied orange peels is an amazing way to turn waste peels, (which we usually throw away) into fragrantly and delicious sweet treat.
A frugal way to add fruity and refreshing sweetness to your cookies, cakes and ice creams.
If you like this Candied Orange Peel Recipe ( DIY) – you’ll love my Eggless Orange Cupcakes Recipe
What Oranges to use?
You can use any kinds of oranges. Oranges with a thicker skin like navel oranges work really well in this candied orange peel recipe.
I prefer organic Navel oranges for this recipe as you will be consuming the peels and would want them to be pesticide-free. Be sure to scrub the oranges well under running water before using them.
Uses
Candied oranges peel is an essential ingredient in Christmas cakes and puddings and can be used in a variety of cakes, muffins, and cookies.
My favourite use for candied orange peel is in Eggless Orange cupcakes or Orange Cake. It is a great way to add sweet orange flavour to all kinds of desserts. Sprinkle over cup of your favourite ice cream or mousse, or add some to srikhand.
It can also be used in your morning boring oats meal, or simply as a delicious accompaniment to a Super fluffy Jowar roti.
You can even use candied orange peels to decorate your cupcakes or milkshakes glass.
Storing
These Candied peels will last for at least 6 months in the refrigerator.
Store these orange peels in an airtight glass jar with tight lid.
Other Citrus Peel Options
- You can use the same process to candy the peel of other citrus fruits.
- A visually stunning option would be to candy the bright-green peel of limes, and the zesty yellow peel of lemons.
- Thinly sliced ginger also makes a wonderful candied ginger.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How large should the rind be cut?
- If using the candied orange peel in cakes and cookies or cupcakes, it is recommended that you cut it into small pieces that can be easily mixed in the batter.
- If you are going to use the candied orange peels as a snack or for dipping it in chocolate, the peel should be cut into long strips.
Can I make it a sugar-free or healthier version?
You can easily substitute white sugar with jaggery or brown sugar, resulting in an added richness of flavour. You can also experiment with sugar substitutes and alternative sweeteners, such as Stevia.
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An extremely easy and quick candied orange peel recipe, with some secret tips and tricks. Use them in your favourite recipes, dip them in chocolate for a sweet treat, or give them as homemade gifts!
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Wash oranges thoroughly with water. Pat dry using a kitchen towel.
Cut off the ends using a knife. Score the orange cutting just the skin.
Continue making vertical cuts around the orange cutting each section about 2-inch wide.
Remove the orange peel following the cut lines.
In a medium pot of boiling water, cook peel until slight tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Drain in a colander and toss a few times to remove any remaining water.
Remove white Pith part using knife or spoon from all the peels as that is quite bitter and would result in a bitter product.
Now cut your orange peel into smaller strips. I like to cut it small so that I can use the orange peel later directly for cakes and sweet, but you can cut the peel into longer strips too if you want.
Transfer the small stripes to a boiling water and again boil for few minutes.
Drain in a colander and toss a few times to remove any remaining water.
Now take a pan and add freshwater, Sugar and Fresh Orange juice to the orange peels and let them simmer slowly on a low flame, stirring occasionally.
Cook until the syrup thickens and the orange peels have become translucent. (Takes about 8-10 minutes)
Transfer the candied peels with the syrup to an airtight glass jar and cool to room temperature.
Cover and refrigerate.
These Candied peels will last for at least 6 months in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Directions
Wash oranges thoroughly with water. Pat dry using a kitchen towel.
Cut off the ends using a knife. Score the orange cutting just the skin.
Continue making vertical cuts around the orange cutting each section about 2-inch wide.
Remove the orange peel following the cut lines.
In a medium pot of boiling water, cook peel until slight tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Drain in a colander and toss a few times to remove any remaining water.
Remove white Pith part using knife or spoon from all the peels as that is quite bitter and would result in a bitter product.
Now cut your orange peel into smaller strips. I like to cut it small so that I can use the orange peel later directly for cakes and sweet, but you can cut the peel into longer strips too if you want.
Transfer the small stripes to a boiling water and again boil for few minutes.
Drain in a colander and toss a few times to remove any remaining water.
Now take a pan and add freshwater, Sugar and Fresh Orange juice to the orange peels and let them simmer slowly on a low flame, stirring occasionally.
Cook until the syrup thickens and the orange peels have become translucent. (Takes about 8-10 minutes)
Transfer the candied peels with the syrup to an airtight glass jar and cool to room temperature.
Cover and refrigerate.
These Candied peels will last for at least 6 months in the refrigerator.
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