Candied Orange And Orangettes

1. 1

   Rinse the oranges with water.

2. 2

   Peel them (in 4 sections if possible) and remove a maximum of the white pith to reduce bitterness.

3. 3

   Boil the peel in water for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain, add fresh water, and boil the peel again for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Make a syrup by boiling 300 grams of sugar with 600 millileters of water.

6. 6

   Once the syrup is boiling, remove from heat, and plunge the orange peels in it.

7. 7

   Let soak overnight.

8. 8

   The next day, drain the peels, and reserve the syrup.

9. 9

   Measure out 60 grams of sugar and add to the syrup.

10. 10

    Let boil, remove from heat, and add the peels one more time.

11. 11

    Repeat this step 3 more days, each time adding 60 grams of sugar (4 days in total, where each time sugar is added to the syrup).

12. 12

    Drain the peels and let them dry a full day on a grill.

13. 13

    Cut the peels into strips.

14. 14

    Syrup can be used to sweeten white cheeses, or for fragrance for simple cakes to yogurt.

15. 15

    Keep candied peel in an airtight container.

16. 16

    Orange peel can be used as an ingredient in cakes, buns, and even chocolate mousse. They can also be coated with chocolate.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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