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Candied Citrus Wheels

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  • Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar

Use these, gorgeous, easy-to-make delights as garnishes to beautify your most special creations. But, they’re more than just eye candy – you’ll love the sweet, chewy, citrusy taste as much as any candy you’ve ever tried.

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes

Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar

Simply Raw ™ Turbinado Sugar has distinctive golden crystals formed as the sugarcane juices are evaporated and crystalized. It provides a delicious mellow caramel flavour to hot beverages and as a topping on baked goods and yogurts.

Servings
  • 2 cups (500 ml) water 2 cups (500 ml) water
  • 2 cups (400 g) Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar 2 cups (400 g) Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar
  • 3 oranges, washed; sliced ¼- to ½-inch thickness 3 oranges, washed; sliced ¼- to ½-inch thickness

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine water and the Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir to dissolve sugar.

Step 2

Carefully slide the orange wheels into the simmering sugar mixture, one at a time, until all slices are in the simple syrup; this prevents them from sticking together.

Step 3

Flip the oranges periodically until wheels are translucent; approximately 20 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low and cook at a gentle simmer for an additional 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until slices are tender but still intact. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to carefully remove the slices to a wire cooling rack placed over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow excess syrup to drip off.

Step 5

Use immediately, if a more pliable citrus wheel garnish is desired. If a firmer candied citrus wheel is desired, allow to air-dry for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight.

Step 6

Store candied citrus wheels in a cool place, in an airtight container, layered between parchment or wax paper.

Chef's Tip


*Lemons, limes, and/or grapefruits can be used instead of oranges, depending on what is being garnished.

*Use the leftover simple syrup to flavour hot or iced teas, or use to moisten cake layers before icing. 

*Thinner slices may cook faster than thicker or bigger slices. Remove those wheels, if they begin to fall apart.

*Thicker wheel slices will take longer to air-dry than thinner slices.

*Do not store candied wheels in the refrigerator as the moisture in the fridge will make the slices sticky.

Related Recipe: Citrus Pound Cake with Lime Syrup Glaze

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