Candied Oranges

I'll admit, I had never candied fruit before this post. Normally I would eat the fruit before it had a chance to be candied! However, after seeing the recipes floating around and how easy (albeit time consuming) it would be to make candied oranges, I knew I had to make them for the blog.

Instructions:

Cut oranges as thin as you can (about 1/8 inch). A mandoline slicer would work great for this, but a sharp knife works as well.

Boil orange slices in water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.

Bring 6 cups of water and 3 cups of sugar to a boil. Simmer the orange slices for at least 60 minutes, or until translucent.

Save the liquid left over in the pot for juices or cocktails. This is orange simple syrup.

Use a fork to transfer the oranges onto a wire rack, over a baking sheet. A single layer is best, however I cut too many so I had to double up.

Let the oranges dry for at least 24 hours, flipping them occasionally. Since I have limited counter space, I put my trays of oranges inside the oven since I didn't plan on using the oven for a couple of days. I ended up letting my orange slices dry for almost 2 days.

Once the orange slices have dried, they should have a squishy, gummy consistency. Coat the slices in sugar or dip in chocolate if desired. Enjoy!