Candied Orange Peel

Directions

  1. 1Remove the white layer from the orange peels incompletely, leaving a little bit of pith for better texture.
  2. 2Boil the orange peels in water for 10 minutes, then drain and change the water.
  3. 3Soak the peels in clean water overnight to remove the bitter taste.
  4. 4Drain and transfer the peels into a pan, then add sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. 5Stir and simmer the mixture over medium-low heat until the syrup thickens.
  6. 6Remove from heat and let the peels dry on a rack.
  7. 7Coat the dried orange peels with sugar.

Ingredients

  • 300 g orange peel
  • 400 g sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • sugar, for coating (optional)

Equipment

knifepotstrainerbowlpansilicone spatulacooling rackglass container

Tips

  • You can make this with all kinds of citrus peel, including lemon, lime, tangerine, grapefruit, or pomelo.
  • Vanilla extract is optional.