Candied Orange Peel

Name: Candied Orange Peel
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large large oranges (Use organic if possible; you want fragrant, unwaxed peels.); 2 cups granulated sugar (Plus 1/2 cup more for coating; white sugar gives a clear, glossy finish.); 1 cup water (Filtered if your tap is heavily chlorinated.); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional, for warmth.); 1 pinch salt (Brightens the flavor.); to taste dark chocolate (For dipping.); to taste ground cinnamon (For added warmth.); to taste Grand Marnier (For a grown-up flair.)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:50min

A delightful homemade treat transforming orange peels into sweet, slightly bitter, and chewy candies that evoke the warmth of sunny days and nostalgic afternoons.

Updated at: Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:58:50 GMT