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Candied Orange Slices

January 5, 2018 By Patricia 18 Comments

Candied Orange Slices are just the fix for you when the skies are grey and the days are dreary and cold. These treats are like a lovely little bite of sunshine!

Candied Orange Slices are a fun and bright treat on a cold day! You'll love these orange treats any time of the day.

I hope to bring a little sunshine to your lives with these candied orange slices! Half the country has succumbed to freezing temps, so who couldn’t use a bit of citrus cheer?

They remind me of glistening orange snowflakes — very appropriate this time of year with oranges in season along with the snow. I plucked several oranges from my backyard tree to make these slices and send back to my (freezing) family in Ohio. I know they’ll love them!

Candied Orange Slices are a lovely treat to brighten your day. Try these candied oranges to add brightness to your day!

Even though the holidays are over and all the goodies seem to be behind us, these candied slices make a fabulous little treat. The way I see it, if nothing else, we could use a bit of vitamin C in our lives, right? These slices help do the trick.

You could use these lovely slices to add as decoration to cakes like my Orange Marmalade-Pistachio Bundt Cake, and they’re equally amazing to simply nibble on when you need a little something sweet.

Candied Orange Slices are a bright and cheerful treat. You'll love these candied oranges, for sure!

I love that a slice (maybe even half a slice) is enough to satisfy a sweet craving, but you also get a bite of citrus tang along with the sweet. It’s a great combination if you ask me!

It doesn’t take much effort to make these treats, but it does take a little time. After putting them together, it’s best to let them sit overnight to dry out just a little. They’ll stay a little sticky even after the overnight wait, but it’s nothing a napkin or quick lick of the fingertips won’t fix!

Candied Orange Slices are a treat that will brighten any day. You'll love the citrus vibe of these candied orange slices!

I absolutely love anything with a citrus vibe, especially goodies like these Mini Blood Orange Scented Chocolate-Ricotta Cakes. For a main dish with a burst of orange flavor, try my Smoky Chicken Sandwiches with Chipotle Orange Pineapple Sauce or this easy Ramen and Veggies in Orange-Chili Sauce. Both are easy fixes, for sure. 

Candied Orange Slices are a lovely and bright treat for any day. You'll love these candied oranges for a special treat.

If you feel like you’re in the mood for a vibrant, sweet-and-zesty treat, you should definitely try these candied orange slices. I guarantee they will bring a bit of sunshine to your lives!

Candied Orange Slices are bright and delightful! You'll enjoy these candied orange slices on a dreary day!

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields About 2 dozen slices

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups granulated sugar, plus extra for dredging
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 medium-sized oranges, sliced very thin

Instructions

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Add the water and 4 cups sugar to a large pot or Dutch oven. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to help dissolve the water.
  3. Add the orange slices and use a spoon to press them down a bit into the water. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
  4. Carefully remove each slice from the water and lay flat on the baking pans.
  5. Allow the slices to sit for several hours. Add the extra sugar to a shallow bowl and lightly coat both sides of each slice in the sugar.
  6. Place the slices on a wire rack overnight.
  7. The slices will be slightly sticky, but not dried completely.
  8. Store the slices in an airtight container with a lid, separated between sheets of parchment paper.
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Filed Under: Dessert, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: oranges, treats

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Comments

  1. Chelsea says

    January 5, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    Omg these look so yummy and beautiful! I love orange slices!
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    • Patricia says

      January 6, 2018 at 2:55 am

      Thanks so much, Chelsea!
      Reply
  2. Allyson Zea says

    January 5, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    Wow! I was JUST wondering how to make these the other day! This is a great guide, thank you!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 6, 2018 at 2:53 am

      Oh! Great timing, Allyson! Hope you give them a try -- they're so fun!
      Reply
  3. Jasmine Vargas says

    January 5, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    I am not a fan of oranges. I love orange juice but can't eat oranges. Lol
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 6, 2018 at 2:55 am

      Maybe try it with lemons! :) That's my solution (which I actually might try next)! Thanks, Jasmine!
      Reply
  4. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    January 5, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    These are fantastic!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 6, 2018 at 2:54 am

      Thank you!
      Reply
  5. Nutmeg Nanny says

    January 5, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    This is such a great idea! Definitely making!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 6, 2018 at 2:54 am

      Thanks so much! Enjoy!
      Reply
  6. Dorothy Reinhold says

    January 6, 2018 at 12:50 am

    What a tasty treat! I love citrus!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 6, 2018 at 2:54 am

      Thanks, Dorothy! Like a bit of sunshine!
      Reply
  7. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    January 7, 2018 at 1:13 am

    I could eat a dozen of these orange slices! So yummy!
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    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      Ah!! I know - me, too! Thanks so much, Anna!
      Reply
  8. Krista says

    January 8, 2018 at 2:23 am

    Love these for snacking on! My little man will love them too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      That's great to hear, Krista! Hope you both enjoy them!
      Reply
  9. Jacque Hastert says

    January 8, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    What a great after school snack idea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 15, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      That's a great idea I hadn't thought of! Thanks, Jacque!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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