Recipe · Preserves
Candied orange slices
- 3 ingredients
- 6 steps
Ingredients
- 4 large oranges
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
Step-by-step preparation
- Wash the oranges and cut them into thin slices.
- In a large pot, mix the sugar and water and bring to a boil.
- Add the orange slices to the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer the oranges for about 45–60 minutes, until soft and they’ve absorbed the syrup.
- Take the oranges out of the syrup and place them on a wire rack to dry.
- Let the candied oranges cool completely before serving or storing.
Enjoy your candied oranges! Use them as a dessert, as an ingredient in baking, or simply as a sweet snack. You can also try other citrus fruits, such as lemons or grapefruit.