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Candied Orange Peel

Candied Orange Peel

Candied orange peels can be chopped and used in cannoli or breakfast treats like scones and muffins, whole as a cocktail garnish or as a treat on their own! Finely diced, they can be a nice addition to many recipes (panettone! morning buns! cookies! granola!) or to top a dish or baked good that contains oranges or orange flavoring (like these gorgeous orange blossom cupcakes). Makes about 1⅔ cups candied peel.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut off the tops and bottoms of the oranges.
  2. Slice into the oranges from top to bottom, just enough to remove the peel.
  3. Remove the peel and scrape off some of the white pith.
  4. Cut peel in ¼” wide strips.
  5. Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil.
  6. Add the orange peel strips and boil for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Drain, rinse, and repeat two more times, using fresh water each time.
  8. Fill the pot with 3 cups water and 4 cups sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar as the water heats.
  9. Once the water comes to a boil, add the drained and rinsed peels.
  10. Reduce the temperature to a low simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
  11. Add Almond Extract and continue simmering on low for another 10 minutes.
  12. Drain the peels and lay them on a parchment-lined sheet pan to cool for 30 minutes.
  13. Sprinkle sugar generously over the peels and cover with a paper towel.
  14. Let the peels dry at room temperature for 1-2 days.
  15. Once they are completely dried, keep in an air-tight container.
TIPS:
  • These make an excellent gift, especially when dipped in chocolate!
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Comments

Amoretti - February 27, 2019

Hi Marianne,

Due to their moist environment, we do not recommend refrigerating or freezing your Candied Orange Peel. Room temperature is best; kept in a well-sealed container they should last upwards of two weeks.

Happy baking!

-Amoretti Blog Team

Marianne - February 27, 2019

can you freeze these? If so, do you just put them on a freezer bag or is there a special packaging to use to make them last longer? How long does these last in the fridge or freezer?

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