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Easy & Glossy Candied Orange Slices: Perfect for Garnish and Gifting

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Make sweet, chewy candied orange slices using a simple syrup method. These glossy citrus rounds are perfect for decorating cakes, serving as homemade candy, or gifting during the holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large navel oranges
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash the oranges well. Slice the oranges thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Discard the ends.
  2. Place the orange slices in a medium saucepan and cover them completely with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Boil for 5 minutes, then drain the water. This step removes some of the bitterness.
  3. Return the orange slices to the clean saucepan. Add the 3 cups of sugar and 3 cups of water.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the slices uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes. The slices should become translucent and tender.
  5. Carefully remove the orange slices from the syrup using tongs or a slotted spoon. Let excess syrup drip off.
  6. Place the slices in a single layer on a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
  7. Allow the slices to dry at room temperature for at least 12 hours, or until they feel dry and slightly tacky.
  8. For a final coating, you can roll the dried slices in extra granulated sugar or use them as is.

Notes

  • For chocolate dipped orange slices, melt 4 ounces of dark or semi-sweet chocolate. Dip half of each dried slice into the melted chocolate and place them back on the cooling rack to set completely.
  • If you want a chewier, more intense flavor, you can dry the slices in a very low oven (200°F) for 1 to 2 hours after air drying, watching them closely.
  • Save the leftover simple syrup; it makes a great citrus-flavored sweetener for cocktails or iced tea.

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