Candied Orange Yogurt Parfait (Printable)

Creamy yogurt combined with sweet candied oranges and crunchy granola for a fresh twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Candied Oranges

01 - 2 medium oranges, thinly sliced
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup water

→ Yogurt Layer

04 - 2 cups Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Granola Crunch

07 - 1.5 cups granola, store-bought or homemade
08 - 0.25 cup chopped toasted almonds, optional

→ Garnish

09 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add orange slices in a single layer. Simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until rinds become translucent.
03 - Carefully transfer orange slices to a parchment-lined tray using a slotted spoon. Allow to cool completely for approximately 10 minutes.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt with honey if desired and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Spoon a layer of yogurt into the bottom of each parfait glass or jar. Add a layer of granola followed by candied orange pieces. Repeat layering, finishing with yogurt on top.
06 - Arrange candied orange slices on the yogurt top layer. Sprinkle with additional granola and toasted almonds. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
07 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch texture, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you're just assembling magic that took less than half an hour.
  • The candied oranges taste nothing like regular fruit—they're jewel-like, chewy, and completely addictive, so you'll find yourself making extra just to snack on.
  • It works as breakfast, dessert, or that fancy thing you serve when someone stops by unexpectedly.
02 -
  • If you add the candied oranges to your yogurt layer too far in advance, they'll start to weep syrup and make everything soggy—assemble just before serving unless you don't mind that softer texture.
  • The candied orange slices improve over time and can be stored in their syrup in the refrigerator for up to a week, so make extra and use them for other things: stirred into ice cream, floated in cocktails, scattered over cakes.
03 -
  • Don't be afraid to taste the candying syrup partway through—you want it to feel like a light simple syrup, not a heavy one, and that balance depends on your heat level and the size of your orange slices.
  • The secret to maximum crunch is assembling just before eating, but if time won't allow it, spoon the yogurt and candied oranges into the glass separately and let people add their own granola to each spoonful.
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