Do you know how to make candied orange peel?
Publish time:
2022-07-27
As for orange peels, most people would choose to throw them away. After all, orange peels taste bad when eaten directly, but in fact, as long as they are made into candied orange peel cubes, they are fragrant and refreshing, chewy, and slightly bitter in sweetness.
As for orange peels, most people would choose to throw them away. After all, orange peels taste bad when eaten directly, but in fact, as long as they are made into Candied Orange Peel It's refreshing, chewy, and sweet with a slightly bitter aftertaste. It can be added to water or sandwiches to enhance the flavor and texture, even better than eating the fruit itself.
How to make candied orange peel:
First, prepare the ingredients: 6 orange peels, 100g malt sugar, 130g water, 80g rock sugar;
Second, the production process: First, rub the orange peels with salt, rinse them with clean water, peel off the orange peels, and use a knife to remove the white part of the orange peels, leaving only the yellow part for later use;
Third, after cleaning the orange peels, rinse them again with clean water, put them in a boiling pot, add extra water, boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes;
Fourth, remove the cooked orange peels, squeeze out the water, dice the orange peels, put them in a pot, add 130g of water, and add malt sugar and rock sugar;
Fifth, simmer over low heat, remember to stir constantly. Slowly cook the rock sugar until it is completely melted, and continue to cook. It takes a long time, be patient, and keep stirring;
Sixth, slowly, you will see that the orange peels become transparent, and the sugar syrup becomes thicker. In this way, the candied orange peels are ready. Turn off the heat, let it cool, put it in a glass bottle, tighten the lid, and refrigerate.
In general, you can eat a spoonful of candied orange peel in the morning to freshen your breath and leave a fragrant taste in your mouth. Don't miss this season when oranges are freshly on the market. Oranges in this season are not only delicious but also nutritious. After eating the orange flesh, you can also make candied orange peel, a zero-additive snack, that both adults and children can enjoy. Candied orange peel can be eaten directly, soaked in water, or added to bread. Orange peel is even better than the fruit itself.
Cooking tips for candied orange peel:
1. Washing the orange peels with salt can help remove the surface wax, making them cleaner and healthier. Remember to remove the white part of the orange peel, as the white part is bitter. Use a small knife to gently scrape off the yellow part of the orange peel.
2. Don't rush to add sugar to the orange peels and cook them. First, put them in a pot and boil them in water to remove the bitterness, or soak them directly in cold water. But the soaking time should be long, otherwise, the bitterness cannot be removed, which will affect the taste. Whether boiling or soaking the orange peels, squeeze out the bitter water;
3. Cook the diced orange peels. Remember to use low heat and stir constantly. A non-stick pan is recommended. Cook for a long time until the orange peels become transparent, indicating that they are ready. Candied orange peels can be stored for a month. If you want to store them for a longer time, it is recommended to sterilize the glass bottle containing the orange peels in advance.
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