Delightfully candied Sicilian orange peels that keep their natural freshness in an elevated but fun confection.

• Candied but fresh: Fratelli's process preserves the peel's soft, yielding texture and genuine orange flavor rather than encasing it in a hard sugar.
• Volcanic soil oranges: Sicily produces some of the world's most flavorful citrus with volcanic soil and year-round sun.
• Dessert garnish and standalone confection: Elegant enough for plating, satisfying enough to eat straight from the jar.
• Nothing artificial

For the dessert maker and the snacker simultaneously; this is the kind of sweet you might buy for a tiramisu but "accidentally" eat half of before the recipe starts.

Origins

Candied citrus peel has been a fixture of Italian confectionery since the Renaissance, when sugar preservation elevated local fruit into year-round treats. Sicily's orange-growing tradition, shaped by centuries of Arab agricultural influence that introduced citrus to the island, produces peels with a bitterness and aromatic depth that make them exceptional for this treatment. Fratelli's semi-candied approach captures that depth rather than burying it in sugar.

Taste: Floral, Sweet, Bitter.
Texture: Soft, chewy

How to enjoy

• Garnish panna cotta, tiramisu, or chocolate mousse for an elegant Italian finish
• Chop finely and fold into biscotti, panettone, or chocolate bark
• Pairs well with: Coconut Cream Vegan Chocolate for a tropical chocolate combo; or with a square of dark chocolate in a more classic Italian flavor mix

Details

• Size:
• Key ingredients: Orange peel (Sicily), sugar
• Dietary notes: Vegan, gluten-free
• Allergens: None declared
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening