Stop Throwing Away Orange Peel! Make the Fondest Snack (Only 2 Ingredients)

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Servings

8

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

This sugar orange peel tastes like soft candy, so delicious. This recipe works with all kinds of citrus peel, such as lemon, lime, tangerine, grapefruit, and pomelo. This is my fondest snack from my Childhood. We weren't rich, so we couldn't afford any snacks, but my mom would surprise us with all these creative treats.

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Ingredients

400g of sugar
300g of orange peel, about six large oranges
1/2 cup of fresh orange juice from 1 large orange
1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, optional
enough sugar to coat the orange peel

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Directions

Freshly juice one orange, and you should get about 1/2 cup of juice. Depending on the type of citrus fruit you use, you can change to a different citrus juice. However, if you are using lime or lemon, which are extra sour, you only need 3 tbsp instead of 1/2 cup.
Cut the orange peel into small pieces. Use a utility knife to remove the white layer from the orange peel. Don’t remove it completely. Leave a little bit of pith for better texture.
Boil the orange peel for 10 minutes, then change the water and soak overnight to remove the bitter taste.
Drain and transfer the peel into a pan. Add sugar, orange juice, and, optionally, vanilla.
Stir and simmer over medium-low heat until the syrup thickens (about 25 minutes).
Let it dry on a rack (about 1 hour) and coat with more sugar to prevent sticking. It can stay good in a sealed jar at room temperature for three weeks.

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This sugar orange peel tastes like soft candy, so delicious. This recipe works with all kinds of citrus peel, such as lemon, lime, tangerine, grapefruit, and pomelo.

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7 comments

These are GREAT! However it took way longer than an hour to dry as specified in recipe. But they are delicious!

I often make jams and jellies from citrus fruits to which I add the peel. Do not overcook the peel. It can easily become leathery and tough in the mouth.

Hi thanks for sharing your recipe , could I replace the sugar with Coconut sugar? I can’t wait to try these & also I’d like to try Key Limes🍈 my fave

I can’t wait to try them! I’ve cooked many years and never tried these. My family will enjoy!

Bob, I happen to have Mandarin Oranges right now, and I expect they’ll be just as yummy!

These were very very good!
I used orange peels, lemon juice and a little pandan flavoring and vanilla.

I think next time I will only simmer for 20min, or 25min at a lower tempeture since I liked the pices that were a little softer from my first batch.

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