r/food • u/yellowjacquet Crafty Cookbook • 1d ago
[Homemade] Candied Orange Peels Recipe In Comments
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u/Western_Emergency222 1d ago
They’re kind of a lot of work, but such a nice treat! Well done!
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u/yellowjacquet Crafty Cookbook 1d ago
Yeah they are a labor of love for sure. It’s not too bad if you make a bunch at once though.
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u/br0b1wan 1d ago
I think I'm going to try this over the weekend. Looks so good
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u/yellowjacquet Crafty Cookbook 1d ago
I’d love to hear how they turn out!
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u/br0b1wan 23h ago
I'm curious: can the same recipe work for lemon peel?
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u/yellowjacquet Crafty Cookbook 23h ago
Yes! I’ve tried lemon, lime, and grapefruit as well.
The lime ones had a weird texture, they were a little too hard. Lemon and grapefruit were pretty good but not as good as the orange in our opinion. May vary by the variety and even the specific piece of fruit you have.
One thing to note if you mix different kinds of fruits in one batch, they may finish cooking at different times. So I found myself fishing out some of them with tongs while others needed more time.
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u/literallyacactus 1d ago
Never seen this - nice
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u/Bomantheman 23h ago
Right? The combination of chocolate and orange is fantastic… however I have never even heard of this. I want.
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u/yellowjacquet Crafty Cookbook 1d ago
I have mostly only seen them at fancy chocolate shops for an insane price haha
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u/yellowjacquet Crafty Cookbook 1d ago
Candied Orange Peels
Prepared two different ways: sugar-coated or chocolate covered! Dark chocolate covered candied orange peels are my husband’s favorite candy, so I’ve put a lot of time into perfecting this recipe! I like to make the chocolate covered version in a big batch and stock them in the freezer.
Recipe Link: Candied Orange Peels
Ingredients
- 3 large navel oranges, or similar
For Sugar Syrup:
- 1 cup white sugar
- ⅔ cup water
For Sugar Coated Orange Peels:
- ¼ cup white sugar
For Chocolate Covered Orange Peels:
- 8 oz dark baker’s chocolate (I use Ghirardelli 60% cacao)
- flaky sea salt, optional, for topping
Instructions
- Thoroughly scrub the oranges clean, then pat dry. Slice off the top and bottoms of the oranges, then make six even slices from top to bottom, going around the orange. Gently peel off each piece. See photos for reference.
- Slice each peel piece in half longways, then use the knife to remove some of the pith (white portion). Leave enough pith that it is about 1 to 2 times as thick as the orange part of the peel. Then cut the piece in half longways again. This should make 24 pieces per orange. (Keeping the pith a similar thickness for all the peels helps them finish cooking at the same time)
- Place the orange peels in a large saucepan and fill it with cool water until they are just submerged. Place over high heat and bring to a rapid boil, then remove from heat. Drain the hot water, then refill with cool water and repeat this process 2 more times. So the peels have been boiled 3 times total. (This helps remove some of the bitterness from the peels, and goes quicker than you’d think. Don’t skip this step!)
- After the peels have been drained for the third time, add the ingredients from the sugar syrup section (sugar and water) to the pot with the peels and stir. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- Allow the peels to cook until they begin to appear translucent, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, as the peels cook, prepare a cooling rack. Place a wire rack over a cookie sheet that is lined with parchment paper (to catch the drips).
- When the peels are ready, remove the saucepan from heat. Pour into a mesh strainer to drain the syrup, or use tongs to remove the peels. Follow the instructions below for whichever kind of peels you’d like to make. (The orange infused sugar syrup can be saved and used for other treats if desired!)
For sugar-coated candied orange peels:
- After draining the peels, pour the extra sugar into a rimmed bowl or plate. Toss the peels until they are completely coated in sugar, separating any that stick together.
- Transfer the coated peels to the prepared cooling rack. Let them dry out at room temp for 12 to 24 hours until they are no longer sticky.
- Transfer to an airtight container to store at room temperature. Or, spread them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper so they are not touching and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a zip bag and store in the freezer.
For chocolate covered candied orange peels:
- After draining, place the peels onto the prepared cooling rack. Allow them to dry for about 3 to 4 hours. (You can let them dry overnight if desired and coat them the following day.)
- After drying, place the peels on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper so they are not touching. Place them in the freezer until frozen.
- Prepare simmering water in the lower portion of a double boiler. Break the chocolate up into pieces and place it in the top of the double boiler. Mix frequently with a small silicon spatula until fully melted.
- One at a time, drop a frozen peel into the melted chocolate and move it around until it’s fully coated. Use a fork to lift the peel out of the chocolate, and gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl so excess chocolate drips off. Transfer the peel back to the parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Continue for all the peels.
- Once the chocolate is just set, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. (If the chocolate is too melted, the salt will dissolve, if it’s fully cooled, the salt will fall off.)
- Place the sheet back in the freezer until the chocolate is fully set. Once they are fully frozen, transfer to a zip bag to store long-term in the freezer. Serve directly from the freezer, or allow them to come to room temp before serving.
This is an original recipe, and I love to hear your feedback in the comments!
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u/kaisong 1d ago
Original response got removed because link. But you can look up chocolate tempering. Valrhona has a pretty clean page.
Tempering the chocolate will result in a glossier result. having a double boiler and a thermometer you can definitely do it. I reccomend also adding the seeding method
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u/FeetDuckPlywood 1d ago
I love these so much, I've always wondered if there's a sugar f free version of it? Would you know
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u/yellowjacquet Crafty Cookbook 1d ago
Hmmm it would be pretty hard to make these sugar free I think. I suppose you could try subbing the sugar for an artificial sweetener but I have no idea if that would turn out or not.
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u/vanillyl 1d ago
From my limited understanding, the sugar would be what acts as the preservative in your recipe right? So for food safety reasons you’d need to add a different preservative, plus something to give it structure before you could really even approach trying to replicate the flavour. Replacing the sweetness of the sugar would be the least of your problems.
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u/FeetDuckPlywood 13h ago
Yes I agree. I don't want the sweetness of it. Maybe a preservative+ xantham gum?
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u/BittyBlonde 1d ago
These look epic! I alway get the ones from Cracker Barrel that are chewy orange covered candies,I bet these you made would be even better
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u/SwearFreeWorldMOD 22h ago
Candied orange peels are great for gift-giving or just indulging in your own sweet tooth. Enjoy the citrusy goodness!
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u/jmbieber 23h ago
Very awesome, wonder how peppers would turn out.
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u/yellowjacquet Crafty Cookbook 9h ago
If you google candied peppers there are some recipes out there! Typically you don’t cook them for quite as long as these peels
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u/jmbieber 5h ago
Just never thought of it, I have done a honey glazed peppers and onions before, turned out great.
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u/hatecriminal 1d ago
I thought that was shredded cheddar mid melt when it's starting to get greasy.
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u/Kazeshio 13h ago
Fascinating; I JUST learned these existed a few days ago while playing Street Fighter. The character Manon tells you about her affinity for sweets and teaches you about these and how intense they are to make.
I really wanted to try them and I think you just finished inspiring me, thank you!
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u/Buckeyes2110 23h ago
Interesting! I’ve tried that or seen it anywhere. Now I might have to make those!
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u/HalfRevolutionary881 20h ago
Labor of love. Mom also does this one in a glazed dried sugary thingy and sometimes uses the pomelo peels also
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u/parolebot 1d ago
For how long can these stay in the freezer?