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Candied Orange Slices

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Sweet, chewy, and full of sunshine, these Candied Orange Slices are the perfect edible garnish for cakes and cocktails.

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As an added bonus, this simple recipe uses just 3 ingredients, so homemade candied oranges are never far from reach!

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To make, drop the relatively thin slices of orange citrus fruit into the boiling water and allow them to boil for 2 minutes...

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Then remove them and placing them into your prepared ice bath.

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Meanwhile, to start the candying process place the granulated sugar and water in a saucepan, mix to combine, and bring to a boil.

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Once the syrup has reached a temperature of 225F, place the citrus slices in the syrup.

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Continue to heat the syrup and orange slices until it reaches 245F, then turn off the heat.

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Remove the orange slices one by one from the orange sugar syrup using a fork, food tweezers or a utensil that feels natural to you.

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Place each slice in a single layer on the prepared wire rack layered on a baking sheet and let the oranges cool for 2 hours before enjoying.

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Click the link below for the entire recipe!