Yes — vintage candied orange peel is a classic treat that many people still enjoy. It’s a simple way to turn orange peels into a sweet, chewy, citrus-flavored snack.
Vintage Candied Orange Peel Recipe 🍊
Ingredients
- 3–4 large oranges (preferably unwaxed)
- 2 cups sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 cup water
- Optional: a pinch of salt or a little vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare the peels
- Wash oranges well.
- Peel them and cut the peel into thin strips.
- Remove some of the white pith if it is very thick (a little pith adds pleasant bitterness).
- Boil to soften
- Place peels in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
- Drain and repeat 2–3 times to reduce bitterness.
- Candy the peel
- Add 1 cup water and 2 cups sugar to a saucepan.
- Add the drained peels.
- Simmer gently for about 45–60 minutes until the peel becomes translucent and absorbs the syrup.
- Dry and finish
- Remove peels and let excess syrup drip off.
- Place on a rack or parchment paper to dry for several hours or overnight.
- Toss in sugar if you like a classic sparkling finish.
Optional twist: Dip the finished peels halfway into melted dark chocolate for a traditional chocolate-orange treat.
Store in an airtight container; properly dried candied peel can keep for weeks. 🍊
