How to Make Candied Citrus Slices
Looking to sugar-coat citrus slices? It's as simple as simmering sliced oranges and lemons in a simple sugar water and dredging in sugar crystals. You need a little time to accomplish the task, but most of the work is passive. Allow the fruit to dry overnight and enjoy however you see fit.
Ingredients
- 2ΒΌ cups granulated sugar plus additional sugar for dredging after cooking the fruit
- 2 cups water
- 2 oranges, sliced 1 large navel & 2 small mandarin (organic preferred)
- 1 lemon, sliced (organic preferred)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, stir sugar and water together. Bring the water to a boil.
- Add citrus slices and reduce the heat to a simmer (low). Cook until slices are translucent and soft This could take an hour. Turn the slices every 15 minutes.
- After an hour, remove the slices using a slotted spoon or tongs. Place the slices in a single layer on a wire rack over a cookie sheet to cool.OPTIONAL: Before placing the slices on the wire rack, dredge each in a bowl of sugar. Shake off extra sugar, then place on the wire rack.
- Allow the slices to dry overnight on the counter at room temperature. You can save the fruit syrup to sweeten beverages.
- Use the fruit slices to decorate sweet breads, cakes, or beverages. Or eat them as an snack and enjoy.
Notes
Storage:
Store the fruit slices in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days.