Many people like to prepare a breakfast for their loved ones on Mother’s Day. This Sunday why not add oranges to the menu? Be sure to have plenty in your kitchen, because pretty orange slices and freshly squeezed orange juice are always appreciated.
May 4th highlights National Orange Juice Day, and Candied Orange Peel Day. This is a treat you can make a few days ahead. Dress them up in a glass jar tied with a beautiful ribbon. Mothers love our thoughtful presents. They like knowing that time was spent thinking of them as gifts were being lovingly arranged. Think how pleased your Mother will be as she gets to enjoy breakfast in bed, or taste a sweet candied orange peel. When Mother is happy then all is well in our world.
Candied Orange Peel
2 large navel oranges
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup cold water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips * (see below)
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1) Cut off the tops of both ends of the oranges
2) Using a vegetable peeler cut 3/4″ to 1″ strips from the top to the bottom
3) Bring a small heavy saucepan filled with water, to a boil
4) Add the peels, cooking for a minute, drain and rinse under cold water
5) Repeat this process (fresh boiling water each time) until all are done
6) Bring water and sugar to a boil, until sugar is dissolved
7) Add the orange peels and simmer over medium-low heat, about fifteen minutes
Using tongs, remove peels and place them onto a baking sheet lined with paper.
9) Allow to dry for around one hour.
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* If you want to dip one-half end of the candied orange peel, then melt the chocolate
1) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2) Put chocolate into a small bowl
3) Place bowl over pan of simmering water, gently stir until melted
4) Dip one end of the peel (about 1 1/2″) into the chocolate
5) Place them onto the parchment paper
6) Allow to set for about twenty to thirty minutes
7) Store in a glass container in a cool dry place
Do not refrigerate ** P.S. If you want extra sweet, toss the peel in some granulated sugar before putting it on the parchment paper **
Remember to get your Mother’s Day Card early!
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