For whatever reason, I really wanted to make candied oranges. Really, they're the easiest thing in the world, but I felt like if I were going to make them, I'd also have to bake a cake because they are essentially a garnish. But, I didn't want to bake a cake, rather, I didn't want to have a cake in my house that I would eat too much of. So, I made them anyway and came up with a much better use. I chopped some up and ate them for breakfast with some blackberries, almonds, honey and greek yogurt. It was divine- now I can't wait for tomorrow's breakfast!
CANDIED ORANGE SLICES
Cut 3 oranges into slices about a quarter of an inch thick. Put 3 cups water and 1 cup sugar in a medium pot, stir them together and bring to a boil. Add the oranges and cook over medium heat- turn them occasionally until the liquid becomes a thin and syrupy and the slices are translucent. This takes about 20 minutes. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the syrup becomes thick and the slices are tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Then transfer the orange slices to parchment paper to cool.
Looks great! I have yogurt and honey every morning for breakfast but this looks like a great way to liven it up. I have been meaning to candy some fruit peels for christmas baking but have never done it. Maybe I should try this first!
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