Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small oranges or tangelos (about 18–20 slices)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Slice each orange into ¼-inch rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a gentle simmer and add the orange slices in a single layer. Simmer for 45–60 minutes, turning occasionally until peels become translucent.
- Carefully remove slices using tongs and place them on a wire rack to cool and dry at room temperature for 24–48 hours until tacky but set.
- For added flair, optionally roll in sugar or dip in melted chocolate before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 8g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg