Have you ever wondered what to do with all those leftover orange peels? Don't throw them away! Orange peels are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they can be used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. From candied orange peels to orange peel powder, orange marmalade, and orange peel tea, there are endless ways to enjoy this versatile ingredient. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat or a savory addition to your next meal, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love. So next time you're juicing oranges, don't forget to save the peels!
Let's cook with our recipes!
CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield about 12 candied peels
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, cut the orange part of the peel from the stem end of the orange down to the navel end, forming long 3/4 to 1-inch-wide strips. Bring a heavy small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peels and cook for 1 minute. Drain and then rinse the peels under cold water. Repeat cooking the peels in the saucepan with fresh boiling water and rinsing under cold water.
- Stir the sugar and 1/2 cup of fresh water in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil. Add the orange peels and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the peels to a sheet of parchment paper to dry slightly, about 1 hour.
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the chocolate in a small bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Dip 1 1/2-inches of each candied orange peel into the chocolate then place them on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE PEEL
Provided by Julien Merceron
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Orange Edible Gift
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Making the Candied Orange Peel
- Wash the oranges and remove the peel with a sharp vegetable peeler, avoiding any white pith. Put the orange peel in a saucepan with 4 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 5 Minutes. Drain. Repeat this process one more time.
- Put 1 cup of the sugar and 1 2/3 cups water in a clean saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the blanched orange peel to the boiling syrup, immediately remove from the heat, cover the pan, and set aside overnight at room temperature.
- The next day, drain the peel, reserving the syrup. Add 1/3 cup of the remaining sugar to the reserved syrup, bring to a boil, and return the peel to the syrup. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside overnight at room temperature. Repeat this process three more times, over three nights, adding 1/3 cup sugar each time. Once the peel is candied, let drain at room temperature for 1 day, then cut into thin slivers. (The peel can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month.)
- Dipping
- Temper the dark chocolate . Using a fork, dip each strip of candied orange peel in the chocolate, then lay it on an acetate sheet. Refrigerate the chocolate-dipped strips for 10 Minutes before detaching from the sheet. (Store in a cool place away from moisture for up to 1 month.)
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
This is such an elegant confection! The contrast between the zippy orange peel and rich chocolate is so delicious. I tuck them into my gift baskets I put together during the holiday season.-Edna F. Lee, Greeley, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h35m
Yield about 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, score orange peel into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen peel with a spoon and remove; save fruit for another use. , Place peel in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain. Repeat process twice, draining well each time. Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully scrape off excess pulp from peel. Cut the peel into 1/4-in. strips. , In another saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat until clear. Add orange peel strips; boil gently until until all syrup is absorbed and peel is transparent, about 30-35 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to wire racks for at least 3 hours or until dry. , Melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each strip halfway into chocolate. Cool on wire racks coated with cooking spray.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Use this recipe to garnish our Almond-Orange Financier. Candied peel can be made up to three weeks ahead; store it with the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Using a citrus zester or vegetable peeler, shred long strips of orange peel.
- Place strips in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Drain; repeat two more times with fresh water.
- Place sugar in a clean saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water; stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add the citrus strips to the boiling syrup; reduce heat, and simmer until strips are translucent, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let strips cool in syrup, at least 1 hour. Remove from syrup when ready to use.
CANDIED LEMON, ORANGE OR GRAPEFRUIT PEEL
Pungent citrus peels, softened by simmering in syrup, then dried with a thin, crisp coating of granulated sugar. A fruity, bittersweet confection that can hold its own with a strong after dinner coffee. And think how virtuous you'll feel that you transformed otherwise wasted peels into such a delicacy.
Provided by DonnaR
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 1 lb
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- With sharp knife, score the skin of the fruit (use only one type for a batch) into quarters,then peel it off with your fingers, keeping the pith attached.
- Lay each quarter of skin on a cutting board and cut to make uniform strips from 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide, according to your preference; you should have about 3 cups of strips.
- Cover peels with water in saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute,then drain, cover with water again and repeat two times (total of three times).
- Then, cover again and simmer the peel for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In the saucepan, make the syrup with sugar, water and corn syrup. Boil for about two minutes, then add the peel.
- Simmer briskly stirring occasionally, until the syrup is considerably reduced, then watch closely.
- The point of decision:.
- If you want a tender candied peel, cook until perhaps 3 tbsp syrup is left, and drain the peels (you can save the syrup).
- Medium-firm, leave only a spoonful of syrup, then drain.
- For candy-like crisp peel, watch closely until the syrup is on the point of hardening and has almost vanished.
- Arrange the peel on a bed of sugar on a jelly roll pan at whatever stage you have stopped cooking. Straiten the strips while hot if you want them symmetrical, or crumble them if you like a kinky tangle.
- Sprinkle more sugar over the strips and toss them occasionally as they cool.
- When cool enough to handle, put the strips onto cake racks and let them dry. The consistency of the finished candy will depend partly on the point at which the cooking stopped, but also on how long the strips are left to dry. They will keep indefinitely if candied 'hard'; not quite as long if left translucent and flexible. The choice is yours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1635.5, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 102.5, Carbohydrate 433.7, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 343.4, Protein 3.8
ORANGE PEEL BREAD
Grandma-Ag's Orange Bread - This bread is a fond memory of my childhood, visiting Agnes Frances Primm, my Grandma-Ag. As a young adult, I tried to duplicate the recipe, and unable. I went back and begged her for the secrets of it. When I asked her how long it had taken to develop the tricky recipe, she flattened my ego by telling me she'd gotten it out of a magazine years before! I like to make it for Christmas.
Provided by Bob
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the orange zest into a saucepan and add water to cover; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Strain the zest through a mesh strainer and return to the saucepan along with 1/2 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring constantly, until the water has evaporated. Allow to cool until lukewarm.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Whisk the egg and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl. Stir in the butter, milk, and cooled orange zest until blended; stir in the flour mixture until just moistened then pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.2 calories, Carbohydrate 97.2 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 553.5 mg, Sugar 52.5 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Make and share this Chocolate Covered Candied Orange Peel recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 3 cups, about
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, score orange peel into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen peel with a spoon and remove; save fruit for another use.
- Place peel in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain, then repeat process twice, draining well each time. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Carefully scrape off excess pulp from peel. Cut the peel into 1/4 inch strips.
- In another saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat until clear. Add orange peel strips; boil gently until all syrup is absorbed and peel is transparent, about 30-35 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to wire racks for at least 3 hours or until dry.
- Melt the chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each strip halfway into chocolate. Dip the other half in sugar if desired.
- Cool on racks that have been coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 3 cups.
ORANGE PEEL BEEF
I came up with this by attempting to duplicate a dish at a local Chinese restaurant. An Asian friend told me that Asian chefs often use baking soda as a meat tenderizer. My family thinks it tastes even better than the original.
Provided by Dianemwj
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 1h31m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the beef, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and baking soda in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 3 hours.
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir in garlic, ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes, and cook until the garlic begins to brown, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the beef; cook and stir until the beef begins to brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir into the beef, and cook until the sauce has thickened and turned clear, about 30 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 326.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
ORANGE PEEL
It can't get easier than this! My mom use to make it and after trying a few recipes, I decided that I didn't need the extra work as this works just fine for me.Always have a jar of this in the refrigerator.
Provided by littlemafia
Categories Citrus
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Whenever you peel an orange, add the peel to a jar,before removing the white part.
- Cover with sugar and let sit.
- Over time, the sugar becomes a syrup and will preserve the orange peels.
- Keep in the refrigerator and use in your recipes.
- Add more as you use your oranges,remembering to add sugar too,if needed.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE-ORANGE POTS DE CRèME WITH CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Categories Chocolate Citrus Dairy Dessert Bake Valentine's Day New Year's Eve Orange Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For candied orange peel:
- Using vegetable peeler, remove orange part of peel from orange in long strips. Cut peel lengthwise into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Stir 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Add orange peel; simmer 15 minutes.
- Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl. Using slotted spoon, remove peel from syrup and transfer to sugar. Toss to coat. Cool, tossing occasionally. Cover bowl and let stand at room temperature overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep covered.)
- For pots de crème:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring milk, cream, Grand Marnier, vanilla, and grated orange peel to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Whisk yolks and sugar in medium bowl until pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Strain into 2-cup measuring cup.
- Divide mixture between two 8-ounce custard cups. Place cups in small baking dish. Add enough water to baking dish to come halfway up sides of cups. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake until custard is set, about 40 minutes. Remove cups from water in dish. Place in refrigerator uncovered until cool. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 6 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Top with whipped cream, garnish with candied orange peel, and serve.
SODA BREAD WITH DARK CHOCOLATE AND CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Categories Bread Chocolate Citrus Fruit Breakfast Brunch Bake Orange Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 large round loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; butter parchment. Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in chocolate and orange peel. Whisk buttermilk and egg in medium bowl to blend; add to dry ingredients. Stir just until incorporated.
- Turn dough out onto floured work surface and knead gently just until dough comes together, about 5 turns. Form dough into 6 1/2-inch-diameter round, about 2 to 2 1/2 inches high. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Using sharp knife, cut 1-inch-deep, 3-inch-long slits in top of bread, forming sunburst pattern.
- Bake bread until well browned and very firm when pressed and tester inserted into center comes out clean, turning baking sheet halfway through baking, about 1 hour 10 minutes total. Transfer bread to rack and cool completely, at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and store at room temperature.)
SHRIMP: PF CHANGS ORANGE PEEL SHRIMP RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by Dski
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Directions: 1 In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch, sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until frothy. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. 2 Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in two or three batches, cook shrimp until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add more oil to skillet if necessary for remaining batches. 3 Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Add orange juice, zest, soy sauce, and sugar. Boil over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1/3 cup, 4 to 5 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet; add scallions, and cook until heated through and coated with sauce, about 1 minute
MADAME'S ORANGE OR TANGERINE PEEL BEEF
Make and share this Madame's Orange or Tangerine Peel Beef recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Steak
Time 25m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine sauce ingredients. Set aside. Cut beef into thick slices and pound until 3/8 inch thick. Marinate in soy sauce and sugar 10 minutes. Add egg and flour, mix with hand.
- Heat oil for deep frying. Slide beef into oil piece by piece to prevent sticking together. Fry until crispy. Remove. Fry again. Drain. Remove.
- Reheat 2 tablespoons oil in wok. Stir fry chili peppers and orange peel until "black". Add sauce. Bring to boil. Thicken with dissolved cornstarch. Add beef. Stir-fry 1 minute more. Remove peppers prior to serving. Close your windows, eat and moan.
FENNEL SEED AND ORANGE PEEL BREAD
My son and daughter, both professional chefs, love the taste of fennel. They always insist that I make my fennel seed and orange peel bread when they come to visit. A bread machine will make the kneading easier, but it is not necessary. I have never used the bread machine to mix this one, as it is big enough for two loaves, and thus won't fit in my small bread maker. Hand touched is always nicer anyway. The loaves can also be braided for a nice touch.
Provided by jroot
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour scalded milk over honey, maple syrup, and salt in a large bowl. Let cool to lukewarm, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Soften yeast in warm water in a bowl until frothy, about 5 minutes. Combine with milk mixture. Beat in 2 cups flour, orange zest, and fennel seeds using an electric mixer. Blend in butter. Stir in 5 cups flour to make a soft dough.
- Sprinkle last 1/2 cup flour on a board; turn dough onto floured board and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl; turn dough over to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape loaves. Place in 2 lightly greased bread pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush tops of loaves with egg white.
- Bake loaves in the preheated oven until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
CHOCOLATE YOGURT POTS DE CREME WITH CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
Try this special occasion dessert - only 4 ingredients are required for an incredibly decadent treat made lighter with Yoplait® yogurt.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips and condensed milk over medium heat about 5 minutes or until chocolate chips are melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Using whisk, beat in yogurt and eggs until smooth.
- Divide mixture among 10 custard cups. Place cups in large ovenproof pan; carefully pour in warm water, until water level comes halfway up sides of cups. Bake about 30 minutes or just until beginning to set. Remove from oven and water bath. Cool 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill 2-quart saucepan with 2 inches water; heat to boiling. Place orange peel strips in boiling water 1 minute; immediately remove and place in bowl filled with ice water. Let stand 1 minute; drain.
- In 8-inch skillet, heat 1 cup water and 1/2 cup of the sugar to simmering over medium heat. Add orange peel strips, and simmer (do not boil) until white part of peel is translucent, about 20 minutes. Drain; place on cooking parchment paper-lined cookie sheet until dry, about 1 hour. Roll strips in 1 tablespoon sugar and immediately roll into tight curls. Serve with pots de creme.
- Cover and refrigerate any remaining pots de creme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 35 g, TransFat 0 g
ORANGE PEEL SHRIMP
Make and share this Orange Peel Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bet0625
Categories Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, cornstarch, sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until frothy. Add shrimp, and toss to coat.
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in two or three batches, cook shrimp until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add more oil to skillet if necessary for remaining batches.
- Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Add orange juice, zest, soy sauce, and sugar. Boil over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1/3 cup, 4 to 5 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet; add scallions, and cook until heated through and coated with sauce, about 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 787.3, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9, Protein 39.7
SUGARY ORANGE PEEL
These sugar-coated citrus strips attract lots of compliments whenever I set them out at parties.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h55m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- With a knife, score the peel from each orange into quarters. With fingers, remove peel and white pith attached. Place peel in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat twice. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar, water and salt. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Drain peel and add to syrup. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until syrup is almost all absorbed, stirring occasionally. (Watch carefully to prevent scorching.) Drain any remaining syrup. , Cool orange peel in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet for 1 hour. Cut into 1/8-1/4-in. strips. Sprinkle remaining sugar on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle strips over sugar; toss to coat. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight, tossing occasionally. , If desired, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each orange strip into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Let stand on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ORANGE PEEL BREAD
A flavorful quick bread from the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 2 loaves, 16-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease loaf pans very well.
- Sift dry ingredients together.
- Cream butter and sugar together until thoroughly mixed.
- Add egg and beat until fluffy.
- Add flour alternately with milk to the batter and beat until well-blended.
- Stir in orange peel and pour into prepared pans.
- Bake about 40 minutes or until bread tests done.
ORANGE PEEL SPOON SWEET - GLYKO PORTOKALAKI
In Greece this candied orange peel is usually served as sweet. If you have nice oranges with thick peel (if possible from the garden and not treated) you should try this instead of dicarding the peel! Enjoy this as a snack, dessert, in cakes or dessert topping. I love this at most as marmelade over bread! Note: you can prepare this sweet with other citrus as grapefruits as bergamot. Or you can mix its!
Provided by Artandkitchen
Categories Oranges
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 jar
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash und rub well the oranges.
- Slice the orange peel in half, then quarters, then eighths - top to bottom. Remove peel in strips (eat the oranges!).
- Cut strips in half, across the width.
- Orange peel, with or without the external part, is bitter. This process removes most of that bitterness without bleaching out the flavor, and softens the peel. Place peel in a saucepan with enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, timing from when it starts to bubble.
- Drain in a strainer or colander and rinse under running cold water.
- Repeat step 4 boiling for 3 minutes. Repeat step 5. Total boiling time: 11 minutes.
- Place sugar and water in a saucepan and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add orange peel, return to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes just until the syrup begins to thicken slightly (it should be quite syrupy - but thick enough to coat a metal spoon).
- Stir in lemon juice and remove pan from heat.
- Allow to cool completely before storing in sterilized jars.
- Note. I like to rolls peel strips before cooking them (fixing with a stick) or simply rolling them before placing in the jar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2245.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.2, Carbohydrate 577.7, Fiber 15.8, Sugar 560.6, Protein 6.2
SWEET CANDIED ORANGE AND LEMON PEEL
With this easy-to-follow recipe, orange and lemon peel become an elegant--yet still a bit tart--sugared confection.
Provided by Brenda Ward
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Desserts
Time 4h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place lemon and orange peel in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 20 minutes, drain and set aside.
- In medium saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches thread stage, 230 degrees F (108 degrees C) on candy thermometer, or small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft thread. Stir in peel, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain.
- Roll peel pieces, a few at a time, in remaining sugar. Let dry on wire rack several hours. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 39 g
Tips:
- Choose organic oranges: Organic oranges are free of pesticides and chemicals, making them a healthier option for both you and the environment.
- Use fresh oranges: Fresh oranges have a more vibrant flavor and aroma than store-bought orange peel.
- Grate the orange peel finely: This will help release the oils and flavors of the orange peel.
- Store orange peel properly: Store orange peel in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
- Use orange peel sparingly: A little orange peel goes a long way, so use it sparingly to avoid overpowering your dish.
Conclusion:
Orange peel is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. It is a great way to add a burst of citrus flavor and aroma to your cooking. Whether you are using it to make candied orange peel, orange peel powder, or simply adding it to your favorite recipes, orange peel is sure to add a unique and delicious touch. So next time you have an orange, don't throw away the peel! Use it to create something delicious and enjoy the many benefits it has to offer.
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