These sweet and chewy candied orange slices are as delicious as they are easy to make. This recipe is simple to make and can be the perfect topper for so many desserts or fabulous homemade food gifts for the holidays.
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Instructions
Wash and dry the blood oranges, then slice them into rounds, 4mm / ⅙ inch thick.
Place the sugar and water into a wide pan then place the orange slices on top, in a single layer.
Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar.
Let the mixture simmer for around 40-60 minutes until the white pith of the oranges is translucent.
Line a baking tray with baking paper, then place a wire cooling rack over the top. Rub just a little oil over the rack.
Gently scoop the slices out of the syrup with a slotted spoon and place on the rack allowing them to cool, set and firm up for 24-48 hours.
To store
1: With baking paper between them in a mason jar or airtight container in the pantry. 2: Coat with caster / superfine sugar and store as above. 3: Store in the fridge in a preserving jar covered with the syrup.
See notes to turn the remaining syrup into orange caramel.
Notes
Candied orange slices will keep up to 3 months if stored correctly.
If the pith is particularly thick or you decide to candy a more bitter citrus, like lemon, boil the slices in water for 1 minute first. Discard that water, then start the candying process. This will remove bitterness from the pith.
As an added bonus, the sugar and water they cook in will turn into a thick orange flavoured syrup. To turn it into an orange caramel sauce, you'll need to have 2/3 cup of this syrup left, if not just top up to ⅔ cup with a little more orange juice. Add ¼ cup (57g) butter, ⅔ cup thickened (heavy) cream and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir over low heat whilst it comes back to the boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes, then cool slightly before storing in a preserving jar. Be very careful when handling and measuring out the syrup as it will be molten hot. Do not get it on your skin.
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