Spicy candied orange slices make for a sweet treat with a kick! You can add them to your favorite beverage, top off your favorite sherbet, or enjoy them as a snack.
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
13 hr
Yield
12 slices
Ingredients
4 cups water (960 mL), divided
2 oranges
1 cup ice (140 g)
2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
For Coating
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon tajin seasoning
Nutrition Info
Calories 119
Fat 0g
Carbs 30g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 28g
Protein 0g
How to Make It
1. Step
In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
2. Step
Slice the oranges into ½-inch-thick rounds.
3. Step
Add the orange slices to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Step
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups of water and the ice.
5. Step
Using a spider or slotted spoon, carefully transfer the orange slices to the ice bath and let cool for 3 minutes.
6. Step
Add the sugar to the pot with the boiling water and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add the orange slices to the syrup. Cook, stirring every couple of minutes, until translucent, 30-40 minutes total.
7. Step
Carefully transfer the orange slices from the syrup onto a wire rack and let dry for at least 12 hours. Any leftover syrup can be cooled, then stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.
8. Step
Coat the orange slices: On a small plate, combine the sugar and Tajín.
9. Step
Dip the orange slices in the spicy sugar until coated on both sides.
10. Step
Eat the orange slices on their own, or add to your favorite dessert or beverage. Leftover slices will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.
