Ingredients
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- 4 fresh unwaxed oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional spices: cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves
- Powdered sugar or coconut sugar for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Wash oranges thoroughly and peel them carefully with a sharp knife, avoiding the white pith.
- Slice peels into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide.
- Blanch the peels by boiling them in cold water for 10 minutes; drain and repeat this process 2-3 times to reduce bitterness.
- In a pot, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar; bring to a gentle boil until dissolved.
- Add boiled peels to the syrup; cook over low heat for about 45 minutes until translucent and glossy.
- Transfer peels onto a cooling rack lined with parchment paper to dry for several hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg