{"id":434,"date":"2025-12-14T11:07:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T11:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/?p=434"},"modified":"2025-12-14T11:07:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T11:07:47","slug":"how-to-make-sugar-free-candied-orange-slices-so-good-they-disappear-in-a-minute-at-my-house-easy-delicious-and-quick-to-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/?p=434","title":{"rendered":"How to make sugar-free candied orange slices so good they disappear in a minute at my house. Easy, delicious, and quick to make"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

That sounds like a fantastic, healthy, and quick treat! Making sugar-free candied orange slices that are truly delicious usually involves using a sugar substitute (like Erythritol or Xylitol)<\/strong> and skipping the traditional long, multi-day candying process in favor of a quicker, concentrated method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method results in slices that are soft, slightly chewy, intensely flavored, and very<\/em> addictive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a recipe for Quick, Sugar-Free Candied Orange Slices<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf4a Sugar-Free Candied Orange Slices (Quick Method)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recipe is quick and uses a gentle simmer to tenderize the peels without hours of boiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccb Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Quantity<\/strong><\/td>Ingredient<\/strong><\/td>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
2-3 large<\/strong><\/td>Oranges<\/strong><\/td>Navel or Valencia work well. Organic is best, as you are consuming the peel.<\/td><\/tr>
1 cup (240ml)<\/strong><\/td>Water<\/strong><\/td>For the initial simple syrup<\/td><\/tr>
1 cup (200g)<\/strong><\/td>Granulated Sweetener<\/strong><\/td>Erythritol, Xylitol, or Monk Fruit blend. Avoid Stevia for this, as it doesn’t provide the bulk.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
1\/4 cup (60ml)<\/strong><\/td>Fresh Orange Juice<\/strong><\/td>Adds extra flavor to the syrup.<\/td><\/tr>
1\/4 tsp<\/strong><\/td>Salt<\/strong><\/td>Optional, but balances the sweetness beautifully.<\/td><\/tr>
Optional Coating<\/strong><\/td>Extra Powdered Sweetener<\/strong><\/td>Erythritol or Xylitol, powdered in a blender.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd2a Instructions (Quick Prep & Simmer)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Prepare the Orange Slices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Slice:<\/strong> Wash the oranges thoroughly. Slice them into thin rounds, about 3 mm thick<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Blanch (Optional but Recommended for Less Bitterness):<\/strong> Place the slices in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, and let simmer for 2 minutes. Drain the water. Repeat this step once more if you want the absolute least bitter slices.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2. Create the Sugar-Free Syrup<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    1. In a wide, shallow pot or deep skillet, combine the 1 cup of water, the 1 cup of sweetener, the orange juice, and the pinch of salt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sweetener is completely dissolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      3. Simmer and Soften<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Carefully place the orange slices into the simmering syrup in a single layer (or two layers maximum).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Reduce the heat to low and let the slices gently simmer for 40\u201360 minutes<\/strong>. The goal is to let the peel soften and become translucent, absorbing the syrup. The syrup will thicken slightly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Note: If the liquid reduces too much, add a tablespoon of water.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        4. Cool and Dry (The Quick Finish)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Once the peels are tender and translucent, turn off the heat. Let the slices cool completely<\/strong> in the syrup for at least 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Drying:<\/strong> Carefully remove the slices using tongs and place them on a rack set over a baking sheet (to catch the excess syrup).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Let the slices air dry at room temperature for 4\u20136 hours<\/strong>, or until they are sticky but firm to the touch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          5. Optional: Coating or Dipping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • Coating:<\/strong> For a non-sticky finish, dust the dried slices lightly with powdered sugar substitute<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Dipping (Extra Decadence):<\/strong> Dip one half of the dried slice in melted sugar-free dark chocolate<\/strong> and let it set on parchment paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            These slices are incredibly satisfying and disappear fast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Would you like tips on how to properly store the finished slices to keep them fresh and non-sticky?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            That sounds like a fantastic, healthy, and quick treat! Making sugar-free candied orange slices that are truly delicious usually involves using a sugar substitute (like Erythritol or Xylitol) and skipping the traditional long, multi-day candying process in favor of a quicker, concentrated method. This method results in slices that are…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":435,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=434"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":436,"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434\/revisions\/436"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/435"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.simpletips.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}