The only thing that can make candied orange slices better is the satisfaction of making them yourself. Luckily, you only need ...

To prepare the rinds: Slice each fruit in half ... Transfer peel and syrup to a bowl, and set in the refrigerator overnight. (Candied peel will keep in the syrup for one year.) ...

Slice the cooled genoise horizontally, so you have 2 sponges. Trim one of the sponges to an 18cm/7in circle, using a plate or a cake tin as a guide. Arrange the orange slices inside the cling film ...

Make the candied orange slices ahead of time. In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in 1 1/2 cups of water over a low–medium heat. Add the sliced oranges and simmer for 30–40 minutes or until they ...