National Candied Orange Peel Day – May 4, 2024

National Candied Orange Peel Day is feasted on May 4th of every year. All sorts of people love the sweet and little sour taste of orange. Now don’t throw away the orange peel as it is also an edible part of the fruit that is full of flavors. There are a variety of things done with the orange peel, and the candied orange peel is one of the best snacks. The sweet sugary candied orange peel can be prepared even at your home easily without taking much time. The orange fruit’s edible part is the favorite of many in cookies, and cakes, and thus has got its own day of celebration. Treat your sweet tooth with the crystallized candied orange peel to make the celebration of National Candied Orange Peel Day a complete celebration.

“I feel like a little kid who just walked into a candy store. I think that’s something to smile about.” – Brandon Boyd

History of National Candied Orange Peel Day

The National Candied Orange Peel Day’s history and origin are unknown. There isn’t any mention of the person who has come up with this idea of celebration. However, the candied orange peel has a long history and has been used as a delicious addition to the cakes. The candied orange peels are well boiled, sliced, and candied with sugar. Then it is taken out from the syrup after some time and dried. It is then placed in the granulated sugar or powdered sugar and tossed to coat. Most commonly, the orange peel is candied by boiling it in the sugared water and then tossing the peel in more sugar before letting it dry. The candied orange peels are very popular with chefs and bakers and are often used in cookies, fruitcakes and other snacks prepared during the holidays. It can even be eaten alone if you like the real orange flavor with the sweet taste.

Other Celebrations on May 4

May 4 is also celebrated as

• International Firefighters Day
• Petite And Proud Day
• Star Wars Day
• National Renewal Day
• Free Comic Book Day
• Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
• Join Hands Day

How to Celebrate National Candied Orange Peel Day

Eating some candied orange peel is the very best way to celebrate the National Candied Orange Peel Day. Get to know more about candied orange peel and its making. You can bake some cookies, fruitcakes, or other recipes that can be prepared using candied orange peels. Get creative and try some new recipes using the candied orange peel. Get into a local shop and buy some candied orange peel snacks to treat your family and children. Eat the delicious candied orange peel treat to enjoy this celebration Day. You can also organize a small event to embrace Candied Orange Peel Day. You can share your candied orange peel celebration pictures and your new recipe making on social media using the hashtag #CandiedOrangePeelDay.

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