
(I like to use this Swissmar serrated peeler because it's sharp and gives me the greatest control.) So, make sure you have a nice sharp peeler. You have to decide how you are going to use them and then control how much of the pith you keep. However, the thinner the peel, the less there is also to get candied. First, decide how you are going to use them so you know how to cut them! The white part or pith of the orange that's just under the skin is bitter and you may want to avoid it.


I've also made this with an equal weight of oranges and lemons, in which case I increase the sugar to 1 1/4 cups and slightly Anglicize it, too, by adding a glaze made of confectioners' sugar mixed to a paste with lemon juice and a little water.What You Should Know Before Making Candied Orange Peels I think this is better a day after it's made, but I don't complain about eating it anytime. When the cake is cold, you can take it out of the pan. Remove from the oven and leave to cool, in the pan on a rack. Pour the cake mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, when a skewer will come out clean you'll probably have to cover the cake with foil after about 40 minutes to stop the top from burning. I don't like using the processor for this, and frankly, you can't balk at a little light stirring. Mix well, adding the chopped clementines.

Add the sugar, almonds, and baking powder. Then finely chop the skins, pith, and fruit in the processor (or by hand, of course).īutter and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.īeat the eggs. Drain and, when cool, cut each clementine in half and remove the seeds. Put the clementines in a pot with cold water to cover, bring to the boil, and cook for 2 hours.
