Candied orange peels at home: recipes with photos

Content

1 The benefits of candied orange peel
2 How to make candied orange peels at home
3 How much and how to store candied orange peel
4 Conclusion

Candied orange peels are quite easy to prepare at home. Usually it takes at least a day to sugar and dry them. But there are also simpler recipes that will allow you to make a delicious treat in just a few hours.

The benefits of candied orange peel

The benefits of candied fruits are associated with the rich chemical composition of orange peels. They contain many valuable substances:

vitamins C, fat-soluble E and A, group B (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9);
potassium;
essential oils;
PP;
copper;
zinc;
phosphorus;
magnesium;
iron.

Thanks to this, candied orange peels have a positive effect on various body systems:

strengthening the immune system;
restoration of vision;
prevention of premature aging processes;
skin rejuvenation, improvement of its elasticity;
removal of harmful cholesterol;
improving mood due to a pleasant aroma;
improvement of appetite.

Candied orange peels contain quite a lot of sugar.Therefore, patients with diabetes should consume the product in small quantities or avoid it altogether. Another important point is that orange is an allergenic product. Therefore, people with individual intolerance to any component should not include candied fruits in their diet.

How to make candied orange peels at home

The delicacy can be prepared in different ways. In most recipes, along with orange peel, sugar is also present. Although there is a cooking method without it. The most popular recipes with step-by-step instructions are described below.

Classic recipe for candied orange peel

To prepare candied orange peel according to the classic recipe, it will take 5-6 days. Making a delicacy is not difficult, and even from a small amount of peel (500 g) you can actually prepare candied fruits for 5-6 people. To do this you will need the following products:

orange peel – 500 g;
granulated sugar – 600 g;
water – 400 ml.

To prepare candied fruits you will need peels and sugar.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

Place the peeled crusts in a saucepan. Fill with cold water and leave for three days.
Change the water periodically, preferably several times a day. This is done so that the bitter taste leaves the crusts as quickly as possible.
Remove the orange peel from the water and cut into equal cubes or strips.
Prepare sugar syrup. To do this, the liquid is heated over low heat until the crystals are completely dissolved.
Cook for 15 minutes, then put the future candied fruits in the syrup.
Cook them in syrup for 2-3 minutes.
Leave to soak for 24 hours.
Then cook again for 2 minutes. Leave again for a day.
Repeat the same procedure a third time. Let it sit for a day, after which the candied fruits will be ready.

Quick recipe for candied orange peels

Candied orange peels can be prepared at home quite quickly - literally in seven hours. The essence of this method is that the peel is boiled for 3-4 minutes. After this, leave for several hours. To prepare candied fruits, take the following products:

orange peel – 500 g;
granulated sugar – 600 g;
fresh lemon juice – 4 tbsp. l.;
allspice peas – 3 pcs.;
vanilla pods – 1 pc.;
star anise – 1 pc.;
water – 3.4 l.

Sequencing:

Trim the zest, leaving a small part of the pulp (1 cm).
Bring water (3 l) to a boil. Add the peel and cook for 3 minutes over low heat.
Drain the zest in a colander and rinse under cold water for a few seconds.
Place the peel back into boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes and repeat the same steps.
Then prepare a syrup based on 400 ml of water, sugar and spices. The vanilla pod should first be opened and placed in the liquid without removing the seeds.
Boil the syrup for 5 minutes, then add the crust fragments and simmer over very low heat for 1 hour.
Then take them out and leave them to dry for 7 hours.
After that, put them in a closed container. Best stored in the refrigerator.

Candied orange peels in the microwave

Candied orange zest can be prepared using a simple recipe in the microwave. To do this, take the following products:

orange zest – 200 g;
sugar – 100 g;
powdered sugar – 2 tbsp.

You can actually make candied fruits in the microwave in one hour.

Algorithm of actions:

Prepare the zest by cutting it into long strips and place in a bowl.
Pour boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes.
Drain in a colander. The water needs to drain.
Repeat the same steps again.
Then put 50 g of sugar and microwave for 6 minutes, selecting medium power mode (700 W).
Remove and cool.
Add the remaining sugar and heat in the microwave.
Place in one layer and microwave at highest power for 3 minutes.
Repeat the same steps 2-3 times. At the same time, it is important to control the condition of the peel - it should not be too dense so as not to dry out.
Sprinkle the resulting pieces with powdered sugar and let stand at room temperature until completely dry.

Candied oranges can also be prepared in the oven. In this case, they are cut into the same fragments, but first boiled in syrup 3 times for 10 minutes (low boiling). Then they are thrown into a colander and doused with cold water, after which they are put in the oven and dried for 3-4 hours at a temperature of maximum 100 degrees.

Candied orange peels in chocolate

Another option is to make candied orange peels in chocolate. This is a very tasty delicacy, and the pieces are attractive - they look like chocolate candies. The following products are used for preparation:

peel – 300 g (about 6 oranges);
granulated sugar – 1 kg;
chocolate (cocoa) 70% – 300 g;
chocolate flakes – 100 g.

The recipe is quite simple and consists of several steps:

Remove the peel along with the white pulp.
Cut into strips 7 cm long and 1 cm wide (no more).
Pour in 0.5 liters of water. Boil for 10 minutes.
Repeat the same steps twice more.
Drain the water, pour 1 liter of cold liquid, stir 250 g of granulated sugar.
Cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
Add a new portion of granulated sugar (also 250 g). Cook for 15 minutes.
Add another portion - 250 g.
Place the peels on a sieve and let the syrup drain completely.
Melt the chocolate.
Dip each piece of crust into the sweet mixture.
Decorate the top with chocolate flakes.
Place on a plate in a single layer and let the chocolate harden completely. To speed up the process, you can put it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

Candied orange peels with butter

Butter gives a particularly delicate taste, which is why it is used everywhere in confectionery, including for making candied peels. This time you will need the following ingredients:

granulated sugar – 200 g;
water – 100 ml;
peels – 100 g;
salt – 2 g (pinch);
butter – 10 g (1/2 tbsp).

Candied orange peels with butter have a particularly delicate taste

Step-by-step instruction:

Peel the fruit and cut into thin strips (without the white layer).
Fill with cold water.
Bring to a boil and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
Drain the water, pour in cold liquid.
A similar cycle is repeated four more times.
Then add a pinch of salt to the water.
Pour 200 g of sugar into a saucepan, pour 100 ml of water and add butter.
Add peels. Bring to a boil.
Then cook for 1.5 hours over low heat so that the crusts completely absorb the syrup.
Place them in a colander to remove the liquid.
Dust the tray with sugar and lay out the crusts so as to roll them thoroughly.
Leave to dry at room temperature for two hours.

Candied orange peels without sugar

Candied orange peels can be made without sugar. To do this, take the following ingredients:

orange peel – 50 g;
Jerusalem artichoke syrup – 90-100 ml;
water – 40 ml.

The recipe is quite simple and consists of the following steps:

Mix all ingredients and set to cook.
After boiling, simmer over very low heat for 1.5 hours.
Periodically turn the crusts over and stir the syrup.
Cook until light and translucent.
Place the pieces on thick parchment (necessarily in one layer).
Leave to dry for several hours at room temperature.

How much and how to store candied orange peel

It is optimal to store the finished product in a dry, cool place (temperature no more than 15 degrees) (without direct sunlight). There are several ways to do this:

fridge;
niche;
balcony;
cellar or basement;
pantry.

You can put them in glass jars (do not close the lid tightly), a vacuum bag or container. The main condition is to maintain a cool temperature and moderate humidity up to 60%.

The longest time a product can be stored is in the freezer.

Storage periods depend on the chosen method:

Refrigerator (glass jar, vacuum bags) – up to 12 months.
Cool balcony, loggia, cellar basement - up to one year.
Jars with syrup - up to three years (the place should be dry and moderately cool).

Attention! Candied orange peels can be stored in the freezer for a long time.

In this case, the container does not matter much - even in ordinary plastic bags, the delicacy retains its shelf life for 12 months. In this case, the pieces cannot be subjected to secondary freezing (after thawing).

Conclusion

Candied orange peels are a tasty and healthy delicacy based on natural products. The delicacy should be consumed in moderation due to its high sugar content. For preparation, you can use both classic recipes and accelerated methods (for example, in the microwave).