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Homemade Candied Orange Peel
Make homemade candied orange peel by gently simmering orange strips in sugar syrup, then cooling and coating them in sugar.
From YouTube · Jan 5, 2026
Make homemade candied orange peel by gently simmering orange strips in sugar syrup, then cooling and coating them in sugar.
15 min
Prep time
1 hr
Cook time
2 hr 15 min
Total time
1-6
Yield
Ingredients
3 ingredients- 4 large oranges, preferably unwaxed or organic
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup water
Method
9 steps- Wash and scrub the oranges thoroughly, then dry them.
- Cut away the peel in sections and slice it into even strips.
- Place the peel in a saucepan, cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Drain, then repeat once or twice to reduce bitterness.
- Combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water in a clean saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add the drained orange peel and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 45–60 minutes, until the peel is tender and translucent. Avoid stirring vigorously, as this can cause the syrup to crystallise.
- Lift the peel from the syrup with tongs and arrange it separately on a wire rack or baking paper.
- Allow the peel to cool until tacky but no longer dripping.
- Roll the strips in the remaining sugar and leave them to dry completely before storing.
Additional tips
- Boiling sugar syrup can cause severe burns. Handle the peel with tongs and allow it to cool before touching. Use unwaxed oranges or scrub the fruit thoroughly.
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