How to Make Candied Oranges. With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to try your hand at making festive candied oranges. Combining sweet, sticky spiced syrup with fresh orange slices gives a delightfully jewel-toned result that’s simple to make at home.
Candied oranges also known as glacéed oranges make impressive edible garnishes for cakes and desserts. Or enjoy them on their own as a bright, sweet-tart seasonal treat. This easy candied orange recipe only requires a few ingredients and just over an hour from start to finish.
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Ingredients
- 5-6 medium navel oranges
- 3 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp whole cloves
How to Make Candied Oranges
How is candied orange made? Below are the steps on How to Make Candied Oranges;
Step 1: Slice the Oranges
Wash oranges well then slice crosswise about 1⁄4 inch thick. Pick out and discard any seeds. Set sliced oranges aside.
Step 2: Make the Syrup In a large straight-sided skillet, combine the sugar, water, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 3: Add Orange Slices
Once syrup comes to a rolling boil, carefully add in the fresh orange slices in an even layer trying not to overlap too much.
Step 4: Simmer
Reduce heat and simmer oranges gently for 45-60 minutes. Gently flip halfway through. Syrup will reduce down and coat the oranges with lovely glossiness as they candied.
Step 5: Cool and Store Allow candying oranges to cool completely before enjoying. Store airtight in refrigerator up to 1 month.
Making sweet candied orange slices is a simple yet impressive holiday kitchen project. Enjoy their brilliant colors and candy-like flavor in desserts or as a standalone sweet treat. Just be sure to make extra, because they go fast!
