Homemade Candied Orange Slices (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 cups (600 grams) white granulated sugar
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3 cups (709 ml) water
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3 small oranges or tangelos, sliced into 18-20 pieces
→ Optional Finishing Touches
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Extra granulated sugar for coating
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Pinch of salt
# Instructions:
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In a 12-inch skillet or large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until sugar completely dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium and carefully add orange slices in a single layer, avoiding overlap. Let them simmer gently for 44-60 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the white pith becomes nearly see-through.
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Using tongs, carefully transfer orange slices to a wire rack in a single layer. Let them dry at room temperature for 24-48 hours until they feel set, like gummy candy.
# Notes:
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Keep the syrup at a gentle simmer, not a rapid boil, to prevent caramelization
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For less sticky slices, coat with extra sugar after drying
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Try adding a tiny pinch of salt to enhance flavor
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Store in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers for up to 1 month