Description
A delicious and zesty treat made with fresh oranges, sugar, and vanilla, perfect for snacking or garnishing desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh oranges
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the oranges thoroughly under running water.
- Slice off both ends of each orange and cut them into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Carefully add the orange slices to the syrup, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Once done, use tongs to remove each orange slice from the syrup and place them on a wire rack or parchment paper to cool completely.
Notes
Optional: Add spices like cinnamon or cloves for extra flavor. These can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg