Candied Blood Orange Slices Food

CANDIED BLOOD ORANGE SLICES

Steps:

• Slice the blood oranges in 3-4mm slices (any thinner and they will break apart as they simmer).
• Add the sugar and 500g water to a medium saucepan and bring to the boil over high heat. Boil until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and slide in the blood orange slices - keep the syrup on a very gentle simmer, otherwise the bubbles can break up the slices.
• Simmer for 30-45 minutes, until the slices look translucent. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon, drain and transfer to a piece of baking paper. Leave to cool and set for a few hours, then transfer to a cooling rack and dry out for 24 hours.
• Do not throw away the leftover syrup! It tastes absolutely amazing and can be used to make this delightful Blood orange fizz cocktail or some more wholesome Blood orangeade. Strain into a heatproof container and store in the fridge.

CANDIED ORANGE SLICES

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Add the orange slices and cook over moderate heat, turning them occasionally, until the liquid is reduced to a thin syrup and the orange slices are translucent, about 20 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer until the syrup is thick and the slices are tender but still intact, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the orange slices to a rack to cool. Reserve the syrup for another use.

CANDIED CITRUS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil. Add citrus slices; reduce heat to medium. Cook until slices are translucent, about 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer until slices are tender but still intact, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally., Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove slices to a wire rack or a parchment-lined baking pan. Let stand at room temperature overnight to dry. (Save syrup for another use.) If desired, cut slices in half; use to decorate a cake, pie or other dessert, or to garnish drinks.