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ORANGE PEELS
Level 1
Candied Orange Peels
Yields 35-45 peels
- a Marlene Samuels creation -
Candied orange peels make a gorgeous hostess gift because they're naturally shiny and festive looking. They also can be stored up to 48 hours in a re-sealable plastic bag. We start out with a ton because otherwiseafter a few days of gorging on candied orange peels -- there would be nothing left for a gift!
Peels of 2-3 oranges (tangerine, grapefruit or lemon peels work as well)
Equal parts sugar and water (approx. 1 cup each)
Cookware needed: Bowl of ice water and wax paper or fine wire rack
Equal parts sugar and water (approx. 1 cup each)
Cookware needed: Bowl of ice water and wax paper or fine wire rack
1. Using scissors, julienne orange peels. Soak strips in cold water for about ½ hour, until they begin to curl. Drain and set aside.
2. Bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until thoroughly dissolved. Add citrus peels.
3. Cook on low until peels appear translucent and a bright shade of orange.
4. Remove peels and cool on wax paper or on a fine wire rack. When thoroughly cooled and dry, store in an airtight container.
Presentation tip: The flavor is floral brimming with sweetness. Garnish ice cream with candied orange peels or chop them up finely and mix them into your favorite cookie dough.
Cooking tip: Cooking peels slowly minimizes the peels from losing too much of their natural color.
Canning tip: Continue reducing the syrup once the peels have been removed, until half the original volume remains. Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Place peels in a sterilized canning jar, pour liquid over peels and you have now “canned” your peels without refrigeration. For an added kick, try adding a teaspoon of orange liqueur.
Canning tip: Continue reducing the syrup once the peels have been removed, until half the original volume remains. Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Place peels in a sterilized canning jar, pour liquid over peels and you have now “canned” your peels without refrigeration. For an added kick, try adding a teaspoon of orange liqueur.
