Description
Bright citrus rounds simmered into jewel-like slices—perfect for desserts, gifts, or snacking.
Ingredients
- Fresh oranges
- Granulated sugar
- Water
- Extra sugar (for coating, optional)
Instructions
- Slice oranges into ¼-inch rounds, removing seeds.
- Blanch slices in simmering water for 2 minutes; drain to reduce bitterness.
- Bring equal parts sugar and water to a gentle simmer until dissolved.
- Add orange slices and simmer slowly until translucent and glossy.
- Remove slices carefully and place on a wire rack to cool and dry.
- Roll in sugar once slightly tacky, if desired, and let set completely.
Notes
- Ensure the oranges are fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar coating to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg