What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Enjoyable Eats: Candied Orange Peel! Anything with the word “candy” grabs my attention this time of year. And the fact that I’m a fan of oranges makes it that much better. Wait a minute, you think, are you talking about actually eating the peel of the oranges? I am. Of course there are a few secrets to making them delectable. We all know, from childhood, that orange peelings can be a trifle bitter. First of all, take a clean kitchen scrubbie and run it over the outer skin. This can eliminate the shiny look that makes it attractive in the produce aisle. Some places put a thin coat of wax on produce to make fruit enticing to the consumer. Secondly, remove as much of the white pith on the inside of the peel. Otherwise the orange peel might taste bitter, even with copious amounts of sugar. That being said, shall we begin?
CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Ingredients:
2 oranges
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
Sugar, for rolling
Instructions:
Remove the skin from the oranges. You can do this by scoring the skin into 4 vertical portions. Cut each section into strips. Set aside. Reserve the oranges for another use. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once the sugar is dissolved, reduce heat to a simmer. Add orange peel strips. Cook for 15 minutes. Drain well. Allow peels to cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle sugar into a shallow bowl. One at a time, roll an orange peel strip in the sugar. Transfer candied orange peel to a wire rack to dry. Repeat until all are coated. Store in an airtight container.
I do this with lots of citrus fruits and also do glacé
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Such a beautiful garnish. And the best part, it’s edible! 🍃🍊
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Absolutely
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You never fail to make my mouth watery… yum.
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I. Love. Oranges. 🍃🍊
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So do I😊
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Kindred spirits! 💫
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True 😁
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I am all for trying any sweet treat! 🍊🧡🍃
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Small bites are very satisfying, to be honest. 🍃🍊
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Like Pac-Man 🍊🍃😋
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Awww. I liked playing PAC-Man. 👏
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Great snack anytime! 🙂
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I agree 100%, 👏🍃🍊
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So simple, but so effective.
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I know, right? Throwing away the orange peel is like throwing away a candy bar. 😜🍃🍊
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What a sunshiney idea!
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Orange you glad you stopped by? 🍊🍃😜
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I didn’t want to just peel out without commenting on this sweet treat.
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Hilarious! Good call. Until next time. 🍃🍊
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I lurve candied citrus peels!!!
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Me, too. Make extra so you have a “secret stash”. 🍃🍊😜
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I just realized that coconut strips shared with me years ago by Vietnamese coworker might have been made this way. I don’t usually like coconut “meat” but they were thicker than usual, sugary, and had a different texture. I’m not gonna try it but I’ll look for it online. Thx!
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Hmmm. Coconut. I can see the possibilities. 🍃🥥
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Seems to be a Philippine thing. I’m prob going to buy some. If I don’t like it, I’ll put it in the office snack area.
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Great idea. 🤔🌟
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I’ve made orange brittle with peels and will try this next. Nothing like a bit of orange added to bring out flavors in so many things.
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It’s like eating Sunshine. 🌞🍃🍊
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All-natural, in a big way! 🍃🍊
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A very wonderful idea. I remember similar industrially produced. Can this be? xx Michael
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On occasion, I may have seen it in gourmet candy stores. 🍃🍊
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