Candied Orange Peels


Orangettes (chocolate candied orange)... dried fruits cakes... and all kind of holiday delights are much more with home made candied orange peels... giving a sugary crunch and a delicate citrus flavor. I got a post on my FB page from Michele Scicolone who is happy to share her personal recipe. Here it is !
INGREDIENTS (about 6 cups making)
4 Navel oranges
1-1/2 cups sugar + more for coating the peels

DIRECTIONS

Scrub the oranges clean and trim off about 1/2 inch from each end.  Cut the peel into 4 or 6 vertical segments.  Carefully remove the peel including the white pith.  Cut into 1/4-inch strips.
Place the strips in a bowl and cover them with cold water.  Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Drain the peels and place them in a medium pot.  Add cold water to cover.  Bring to a boil. Drain and rinse the peels.
In the same  pot, combine 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water.  Simmer until the sugar dissolves.  Add the peels and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 30 minutes.
Spread the peels out on a rack.  When cooled and just sticky, roll the pieces in sugar.  Leave them to dry on a rack for several hours or overnight.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
ORANGETTES : Dip candied orange peels in melted chocolate, cool on a rack.
Keep it in a cold place (best is the electric wine cellar).
Between us... it never lasts long !






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