Candied Orange

4 oranges
4 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups water

Put 3 1/2 cups sugar and the water into a large pan, slowly bring to the boil. Cut the oranges in half lengthways and cut into 5mm slices, discarding the ends. Add the orange slices to the pan and bring to the boil. Simmer, uncovered for one hour. Do not stir the orange slices during this time, just carefully push the slices under the water. Turn off the heat and leave to cool. Remove the slices with a slotted spoon and arrange onto a wire rack. Leave to dry for 24 hours. Put the remaining sugar in a bowl, add the oranges slices, in batches, to cover in sugar. Transfer to an airtight container to store.



I decided to try making these because one of my favourite sweets is chocolate covered candied orange peel. The recipe was for chocolate covered candied orange but after tasting the orange slices I decided not to cover them in chocolate as they were plenty delicious plain!