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Candied Orange Slices in Oven

Three ingredient candied orange slices dried in the oven make a great snack, dessert, or edible decoration for cakes and drinks.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Bake Time: 2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candied orange slices, candied orange slices in oven
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 306kcal
Author: jfletcher

Equipment

  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1-2 sheets of parchment paper
  • 1-2 Cookie Sheets
  • 1 large saucepan
  • 1 cooling rack (optional)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 small oranges
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  • Slice off the tops and bottoms of the oranges.
  • Carefully cut the oranges into about 1/8 inch thick slices.
  • Add the sugar and pour the water into a large sauce pan.
  • Bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring occassionally, over medium-high heat. Make sure the sugar fully dissovles.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Use tongs to carefully add the oranges to the sauce pan. They can be overlapping a bit but make sure to not overcrowd the pan.
  • Allow the orange slices to simmer in the simple syrup for about 45 minutes or until the white parts become mostly translucent.
  • Carefully remove the orange slices from the pan and set them on the wire cooling rack on top of a cookie sheet or on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake the candied orange slices in oven for about 2 to 4 hours or until they become slightly tacky and set.
  • Remove from oven and allow them to cool.
  • Optional: Gently press both sides of the candied orange slices in a bowl of granulated sugar for added sweetness and to help give them a festive look.
  • Serve when cooled, dip in melted chocolate, top a cake or other dessert, or use as garnish for drinks.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slices | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 78g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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