Candied Orange Slices
How to make candied orange slices with just 3 ingredients and this simple step-by-step recipe. They require minimal effort but are beautiful and delicious!
Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 83kcal
Cost: $2
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Ingredients
- 2 large oranges* (seedless if possible)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- good quality dark chocolate chips, or semi-sweet , my favorite is Guittard extra dark chocolate chips for this recipe
Instructions
- Prep Oranges: Wash/scrub to remove any wax. Slice into thin, even rounds (about 1/4 inch thick). Remove any seeds.2 large oranges*
- Candy Oranges: In a large skillet or saucepan, add sugar and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Add orange slices in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, turning occasionally, until slices become translucent. Watch carefully to prevent the syrup from darkening or burning.2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup water
- Dry Slices: Use tongs to transfer the orange slices (allow excess syrup to drip from them) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to dry for 24 hours at room temperature (or bake at 200°F for 1–2 hours ,to speed it up). I turn rotate them a few times to help them dry and both sides.
- Dip in Chocolate (optional): After the oranges have dried, dip them halfway in melted dark chocolate and place on parchment until set.good quality dark chocolate chips, or semi-sweet
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Yield: about 20 slices (10 slices per orange). Serving Size: 1 orange slice
Oranges: I usually use Naval oranges. Cara Cara, blood oranges, valencias, or even tangerines all work well.
To make Candied Orange Peels: Peel 2–3 oranges and cut the peels into ¼-inch-wide strips. Blanch the peels: boil in water for 1 minute, then drain. Candy oranges in simple syrup, as instructed above. (I do blanch the peels, since they don't have the sweet orange flesh accompanying them, to make sure they're not bitter).
Nutrition Facts does not include the optional chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.02mg
