- Tender, glossy candied strips to enjoy with coffee or to garnish a dessert.
- A naturally flavored orange syrup, ideal for sweetening cakes, teas, or yogurt.
- Delicately dried peel, wonderful in pastries like brioches, cookies, and festive breads.
Nothing goes to waste. Everything is elevated. It is a culinary approach as practical as it is delicious.
A Simple Technique for a Professional Result
Candied peel feels luxurious, yet it requires only three basic ingredients and a little patience.
Ingredients
- Peel from 3 to 4 untreated oranges
- Around 250 g of sugar
- About 250 ml of water
- Dark chocolate (optional), for dipping the finished strips
Method
- After washing the fruit, cut the peel into even strips. Boil them briefly to remove excess bitterness. This step ensures the final texture is soft and pleasant.
- Simmer the softened strips gently in a homemade sugar syrup until they become translucent and glossy.
- Allow them to cool and dry. As they rest, they firm up slightly and release a deep citrus fragrance.