Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 large Oranges
  • Large bowl of ice water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • Extra granulated sugar (optional)

Instruction

  • Wash and dry oranges. Sliced into 1/8-inch rounds.
  • Discard any seeds and ends.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and add orange slices.
  • Boil the orange slices for 1 minute then place in the bowl of ice water until cooled.
  • Drain on a wire rack.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, bring 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water to a low boil.
  • Heat until sugar dissolves stirring occasionally.
  • Turn heat to low and place orange slices in the sugar-water mixture in a single layer. (You may need to do this in batches or in two pans.)
  • Simmer but do not boil the orange slices 45-50 minutes or until rinds are slightly translucent, turning every 15 minutes.
  • Place orange slices on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely. (This will take a couple of hours or just leave them on the rack overnight).
  • I sprinkled my slices with extra granulated sugar so they would not be sticky. This is completely optional.
  • Use immediately or keep orange slices refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use up to 1 month.