Рецепт Candied Orange Peel
Candied Orange Peel
- 6 large firm Oranges
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- To peel the Oranges~
- Slice off both ends of the oranges
- Insert a very sharp small knife between the peel and
- the membrane that hugs the flesh
- about 1/4-inch deep
- Work the knife all the way around the ends of the orange
- Repeat with the rest of the oranges
- Cut each piece of orange peel lengthwise into 2-4 strips
Lay each strip, peel side down on a cutting board.
With a very sharp small knife,
silver off as much of the pith as you can
don't worry about getting it all.
In a medium saucepan,
bring 4 cups of water to a simmer
Add the peel to the simmering water in the saucepan,
simmer 2 minutes and drain
Repeat this process two more times,
using fresh cold water each time.
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water.
Slowly bring to a simmer, stirring frequently
The sugar syrup should be clear before adding
The triple blanched orange peels to the sugar syrup
Simmer gently for about 1 hour and
The peel is translucent and tender.
To test, lift a piece of peel from the syrup mixture
Let cool slightly then sample
If you can easily bite through the peel, it's done
If not, simmer until peel is tender and test again
After about 15 minutes.
When the peel is tender,
remove peel from syrup with a fork or tongs.
Lay peel on a wire rack set over a sided baking sheet.
Let cool completely, then let dry for several hours.
Adding a few pieces at a time,
toss the orange peels in sugar to coat.
Set on a clean wire rack to completely dry.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several days or
Store in the refrigerator for several weeks in an airtight container
Candied Orange peels can be used in:
Summer Drinks
Tea
Cakes, Cookies,
Muffins, Scones
Anything where you would like
to add an Orange flavor
Dip one end of Candied Orange into
Melted Chocolate for an extra special treat.
Kitchen tip:
Juice the oranges using a juicer,
Pour juice into ice cube trays
Freeze until firm
Remove frozen juice from ice cube trays
Place cubes in freezer baggies and
Freeze for another use