Name: Dried candied orange slices
Ingredients: 2 oranges; 1 cup water; 1 cup granulated sugar

Dried orange slices are a delicious snack and a lovely ingredient for desserts and baking.

Recipe · Kitchen tips

Dried candied orange slices

Ingredients

Wash the oranges and cut them into thin slices.
In a small saucepan, mix the water and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Add the orange slices to the syrup and stir to coat them completely.
Cook over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the slices look translucent and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Remove the orange slices from the pan and lay them on a sheet of parchment paper.
Preheat the oven to 90 °C. Put the orange slices in the oven and let them dry for about 2–3 hours, turning them every half hour so they dry evenly.
When the slices are dry and crisp, take them out of the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
Separate the dried orange slices and store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

You can use other citrus fruits, like lemons or grapefruit, to make dried peel.
For a different flavor, add spices such as cinnamon or ground ginger to the syrup before adding the orange slices.
Dried orange slices can be used in baking recipes like muffins or cookies, or as a topping for yogurt and ice cream.
Use the leftover syrup to make a homemade orange syrup.

And that’s it! Now you know how to make delicious dried orange slices to enjoy as a snack or in your desserts and baking. Enjoy!