Candied Orange Peel Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 -8 large thick-skinned oranges
6 cups sugar
1/4 cup grand marnier or 1/4 cup triple sec or 1/4 cup any orange liqueur

Directions:

Slice the ends off the oranges and discard. Cut the oranges into quarters, then cut off all but 1/2 inch of the pulp, which keeps the peel from becoming bitter as it cooks. Cut the quarters into thin slices.
Place the orange slices in a 6-quart saucepan and cover with cold water. Over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Drain off the water and repeat this process with fresh cold water two more times.
After the third boil, drain the orange slices, rinse them in cold water, and remove any pulp that is still attached, making sure there are no pieces of pulp stuck to them, (for looks only). In the saucepan, combine the orange slices, 3 cups of the sugar, and the orange liqueur, and cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved (about 5-10 minutes), stirring constantly.
Cover pot and cook 10 minutes to steam down the sugar granules on the side of the pot, stirring every few minutes. Continue to simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Most of the sugar will be absorbed by the peel as it cooks. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately begin the next step.
Place the remaining 3 cups sugar on a sheet of waxed paper, I use a cookie sheet with a rim). Roll spoonfuls of the orange slices in the sugar, separating the slices to coat them completely.
Transfer the slices onto racks and let them air-dry (20 to 30 minutes).
In a tightly covered container, the peel will keep for 2 to 3 months in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	930.76 Kcal (3897 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.58g	2%
Sodium	3.6mg	0%
Potassium	586.42mg	12%
Total Carbs	232.9g	78%
Sugars	205.91g	824%
Dietary Fiber	8.55g	34%
Protein	5.86g	12%
Vitamin C	170.7mg	284%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	130.6mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.1 Kcal (754 kJ)
Calories from fat	2.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.31g	2%
Sodium	0.7mg	0%
Potassium	113.47mg	12%
Total Carbs	45.07g	78%
Sugars	39.84g	824%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	34%
Protein	1.13g	12%
Vitamin C	33mg	284%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	25.3mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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