Homemade Candied Orange Peel with Cinnamon
This homemade candied orange peel with cinnamon is sweet, fragrant, and lightly spiced. Perfect as an easy baking garnish, a snack with coffee, or a thoughtful edible gift.
Ingredients
- 2 large unwaxed oranges
- 200 g caster sugar plus extra for coating
- 200 ml water
- 1 stick cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash oranges well. Trim ends, score peel into 4–6 panels, remove peel, and slice into ~½ cm strips.
- Cover peel with water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes; drain. Repeat three or four more to reduce bitterness.
- In the pan, combine sugar, water, and cinnamon. Heat gently until sugar dissolves
- Add peel and simmer gently 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and glossy.
- Lift strips onto a wire rack lined with baking paper. Air-dry at least two until tacky, not wet. Lay back on wire rack and leave for a further two hours to ensure they are fully dry.
- Roll in caster sugar. Store in an airtight jar (preferably with a silica pack) for up to two months.
Notes
- Naturally free from dairy, gluten, and animal products – this recipe is already vegan-friendly.
- Spice swaps – try star anise, cardamom, cloves, or even vanilla for a different flavour profile.
- No spice option – simply leave out the cinnamon for pure citrus sweetness.