Simple Candied Orange Peel

Name: Simple Candied Orange Peel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole large oranges; 4 cups sugar; 3 cups water

A classic confection made from orange peels candied in sugar syrup until tender and crystallized. These sweet citrus strips make perfect garnishes or treats.

8 servings

49 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 whole large oranges
•4 cups sugar
•3 cups water

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cut peel on each orange into 4 vertical segments. Remove each segment (including white pith) in 1 piece. Cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Cook in large pot of boiling water 15 minutes; drain, rinse, and drain again.
20 min
2.
Bring 3 cups sugar and 3 cups water to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add peel. Return to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until peel is very soft, about 45 minutes. Drain.
50 min
3.
Toss peel and 1 cup sugar on rimmed baking sheet, separating strips. Lift peel from sugar; transfer to sheet of foil. Let stand until coating is dry, 1 to 2 days. DO AHEAD: Wrap and freeze up to 2 months.
2880 min