Candied Fruit Recipes: Candied Orange Slices (+More Fruity Treats!)

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 4 small oranges

  (tangelos and cuties can also be used)
• 3 cups granulated sugar

  (plus more for the optional coating)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  (up to 1 teaspoon for extra vanilla flavor)
• 1 cup chocolate chips

  (optional, for melting and dipping)

Instructions

• 1 Trim the first end off of your oranges then slice them evenly.
• 2 Add 4 cups of water, 3 cups of sugar, and the vanilla extract to a saucepan and
  bring it to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has fully
  dissolved.
• 3 Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the sliced oranges. Simmer for 45-60
  minutes until the orange peel (or the rind) has become slightly translucent.
  Give them a gentle stir every 10-15 minutes or so to make sure all sides are
  covered in sugar water.
• 4 Place a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet to catch any drips and transfer
  your oranges over to the rack to dry. This will take about 24 hours.
• 5 Dip your candied orange slices in some granulated sugar, if desired, or melt
  chocolate chips to dip your orange slices into halfway.

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