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Candied orange slices are are super sticky, tart, and sweet enough to fill your sugar craving. They are wonderful for snacking or as a garnish for your favorite citrus desserts.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Candied Orange Slices<\/h2>\n
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  1. Wash your oranges really well and s<\/strong>lice the oranges into thin circle slices<\/strong>. Set aside the end pieces or any other pieces that don’t look that pretty.<\/li>\n
  2. Boil the orange slices with sugar and spices<\/strong>. I like using cinnamon sticks, but you can also add whole cloves, nutmeg, and\/or allspice. Squeeze the juice from any of the pieces you set aside into the boiling sugar water for extra flavor.<\/li>\n
  3. Simmer for about forty minutes<\/strong>, rotating occasionally.<\/li>\n
  4. Using tongs, transfer candied slices to a cooling rack. (To keep your counter clean, put a paper towel under the rack.) Save the orange syrup left in the pot to use on pancakes or anywhere else you would use orange sauce<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. As soon as the orange slices are cool, transfer them to parchment paper<\/strong>. If you leave them on the cooling rack too long, it will be hard to remove them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Chewy vs. Crispy Orange Slices<\/h2>\n

    To make candied orange slices crispy, use a dehydrator to dehydrate them after they are done<\/strong> – just like when you make crispy apple chips<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    I prefer mine to be sticky so I leave off that step.<\/p>\n

    Which Kind of Oranges to Use<\/h2>\n

    Since you will be eating the skin, I recommend using organic oranges if possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    This recipe works with all varieties of oranges. I always recommend using seedless ones, like navel oranges. I really enjoy making candied oranges with clementines (to make candied cuties) because the slices are bite-sized, they have no seeds, and they have very little pith.<\/p>\n

    What to Do with Candied Orange Slices<\/h2>\n

    Candied orange slices can be enjoyed on their own as an alternative to artificially sweetened candy.<\/p>\n

    They can serve as an adorable topping on cupcakes with orange frosting<\/a>, pies (like my orange pie<\/a>), chocolate orange cheesecake<\/a>, or even to jazz up a simple vanilla cake<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    You can also use candied orange slices as a garnish with orange sorbet<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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    How to Store Candied Orange Slices<\/h2>\n

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several weeks.<\/p>\n

    Keep the slices separated by parchment paper so they don’t stick together.<\/p>\n

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