Candied Citrus Orange Cupcakes
Jan 10th, 2010 by prissycook
A whole box of oranges that had been hand picked by the tree’s owner were given to me the other day. One one hand I was delighted on the other I was little sad that my alternative methods of fruit acquisition would be curbed for a bit.
Don’t get me wrong, absolutely did bike by THE citrus tree the other day to make sure it was healthy and bountiful (more on that later).
The citrus cake recipe found in Martha Stewart’s Cupcake book is good. I still need to work on my baking times as I think the tops get a bit more brown than they should. Adding the candied orange on top however took this cupcake to a different taste level. It tasted more juicy and robust than the cupcakes without the fruit on the top. PLUS, they look so beautiful with the piped frosting edge and bright orange in the center.
For all my friends who live East of lets say Phoenix, who are dealing with ice cold winter temperatures. I hear home prices in Arizona are quite affordable and it’s 70 degrees in January.
Martha Stewart Cupcake Challenge 19/175
Candied Citrus
Place orange slices on top of frosted cupcakes, and pipe buttercream dots around each slice to decorate. Other citrus, such as lemons or blood oranges, can be substituted.
Ingredients
Makes about 1 dozen slices
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 cup water
* 2 small navel oranges, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, seeded (or other citrus)
Directions
1. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until clear, about 5 minutes. Add enough orange slices to fit in 1 layer. Simmer, flipping occasionally, until translucent, 20 to 40 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer slices to a heatproof container. Repeat. Pour syrup over top. Let cool. Citrus in syrup will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week.
Keesha oversees recruiting and training programs for GoDaddy.com. She is responsible for building programs that attract and retain amazing employees.
Keesha loves food and photography and is passionate about community volunteering. She sat on the board of directors for the Junior League of Phoenix and is on the Children's Museum of Phoenix committee. She attended Blinn College and Texas A&M University. Her most private cupcake confession? She doesn't like frosting!
Those cupcakes do look beautiful with the orange slice in the center and the ring of whip cream!!!!
Those oranges look refreshing. What a great combination with the cupcakes. YUM!
My 15 year old son wants to bake the candied orange ones this weekend, I thought the lemon ones sounded good, is the reciep on line?
You are sooo fun.
Hi Alice- I’ll shoot you a note on FB and get you some recommended recipes.