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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time9 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make candied fruit slices
Author: Summer
- 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)
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.
Storage:
Store the fruit slices in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days.