Caramelized oranges: the recipe for a simple and fragrant dessert
The Caramelized Oranges I am a dear delicious and fragrant: perfect to be eaten at the end of a meal, they can be used to decorate cakes, pies, ice creams, desserts with a spoon, but also a simple cup of natural yoghurt. Easy to make and very quick, just cut the orange zest into thin strips and cook over low heat with the sugar and orange juice.
When the zests are well caramelized and the syrup thickened, pour everything over the peeled orange slices, leave to cool and finally serve. Fragrant and irresistible, they will conquer friends and loved ones on the occasion of a special occasion or a festive dinner.
For an impeccable result, it is essential to use a few organic oranges, not chemically treated, and particularly juicy and sweet: if possible, choose the tarocco variety, with red-streaked pulp, very sweet and seedless. You can use the caramel to flavor other desserts or season a fresh fruit salad and, if you wish, you can flavor oranges with spices your favorite, such as cinnamon, vanilla or ginger, for a fresh and tangy touch.
Find out how to prepare caramelized oranges by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. Also try the candied orange peels and the chocolate orange peels, really super delicious praline candied fruits.
How to prepare caramelized oranges
Step 1
Step 1
Peel the oranges after washing them 1.
Peel the oranges after washing them 1.
2nd step
2nd step
Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut the peels into thin sticks 2.
Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut the peels into thin sticks 2.
Step 3
Step 3
Continue until you have cut all the orange peels 3.
Continue until you have cut all the orange peels 3.
Step 4
Step 4
Transfer them to a saucepan 4.
Transfer them to a saucepan 4.
Step 5
Step 5
Add sugar 5.
Add sugar 5.
Step 6
Step 6
Coat the sugar zest with the juice of an orange 6.
Coat the sugar zest with the juice of an orange 6.
Step 7
Step 7
Squeeze the orange directly into the pan 7.
Squeeze the orange directly into the pan 7.
Step 8
Step 8
Put the pan on very low heat 8.
Put the pan on very low heat 8.
Step 9
Step 9
Cook until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off when the crusts are caramelized and the syrup has thickened 9.
Cook until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off when the crusts are caramelized and the syrup has thickened 9.
Step 10
Step 10
Peel the oranges, removing the white part ten.
Peel the oranges, removing the white part ten.
Step 11
Step 11
Cut them into thin slices 11.
Cut them into thin slices 11.
Step 12
Step 12
Arrange them on a platter 12.
Arrange them on a platter 12.
Step 13
Step 13
Cover them with the caramelized zest and their syrup 13.
Cover them with the caramelized zest and their syrup 13.
Step 14
Step 14
Leave to rest for 10 minutes in the fridge then serve. 14.
Leave to rest for 10 minutes in the fridge then serve. 14.
storage
Caramelized oranges can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 daysin a glass container.
