Candied Orange Slices Recipe
Learn how to make delicious candied orange slices with this easy recipe. These sweet treats are perfect for snacking, garnishing desserts, or gifting to friends and family.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups of candied orange slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering, Boiling
- Cuisine: Any
- Diet: Vegetarian
Oranges:
Sugar Syrup:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Prepare Oranges: Wash the oranges thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds (about 0.25 inches thick), removing any seeds.
- Boil Oranges: Place sliced oranges in a pot of water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until softened.
- Make Sugar Syrup: In another saucepan, combine sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Heat until the mixture is clear and bubbly.
- Candy Oranges: Transfer boiled orange slices into the syrup and simmer on low for about 1 hour until they become translucent.
- Cool and Set: Remove from syrup and cool on parchment-lined baking sheets until set.
- Serve or Store: Serve as desired or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Candied Orange Slices, Orange Candy, Homemade Candied Oranges