Desserts

Dulce de naranja

Orange peel candied in a cinnamon-scented syrup until tender and translucent. A traditional dessert, it is served at the end of a meal or alongside a cheese board.

1 h 30
6 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

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Instructions

Wash the oranges, cut them into quarters and scoop out the flesh, keeping only the peel.
Boil the peels in water for 10 minutes, then drain. Repeat twice to soften the bitterness.
Slice the peels into thin strips.
In a saucepan, heat the water with the sugar, cinnamon and cloves until the sugar dissolves.
Add the peel strips and simmer gently for 40 to 50 minutes, until they turn translucent and the syrup thickens.
Let cool, remove the cinnamon and cloves, then store in a jar.