Ingredients
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- 4 fresh unwaxed oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: spices like cinnamon or star anise
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly and peel, avoiding the white pith. Slice into thin strips.
- Boil the orange peels in cold water for 10 minutes; drain and repeat this process 2-3 times to reduce bitterness.
- In a pot, combine sugar and water, bringing to a gentle boil until the sugar dissolves.
- Add boiled peels to the syrup and cook on low heat for about 45 minutes until translucent.
- Transfer peels to a cooling rack lined with parchment paper to dry for several hours before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (10g)
- Calories: 39
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg