Candied Orange Yogurt Parfait (Print Version)

A refreshing yogurt dish featuring candied oranges and granola for a perfect sweet crunch.

# 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

# How To:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add orange slices in a single layer and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until rinds are translucent. Carefully transfer orange slices to a parchment-lined tray and let cool completely, approximately 10 minutes.
02 - In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt with honey (if using) and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Spoon a layer of yogurt into the bottom of each glass or jar. Add a layer of granola and several pieces of candied orange. Repeat layers, finishing with yogurt and arranging candied orange slices on top. Sprinkle with additional granola and toasted almonds, then garnish with mint leaves if desired.
04 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt and candied sweetness feels indulgent without any fuss or pretense.
  • Your kitchen smells incredible while you're making it, and that matters more than recipes usually admit.
  • It comes together in under an hour but looks and tastes like you spent half the day on it.
02 -
  • Don't walk away from the simmering oranges—they can go from translucent and perfect to rubbery and sad in the time it takes to check your phone, so set a timer and stay nearby.
  • Layer the yogurt and granola right before serving if crunch matters to you; granola softens quickly once it touches moisture, which is fine if you like softer texture but disappointing if you're expecting that satisfying crunch.
03 -
  • Use a slotted spoon when transferring candied oranges to avoid bringing excess syrup along, which can make your parfait watery.
  • If you want the parfait to look restaurant-perfect, arrange your candied orange slices deliberately on top rather than dropping them in haphazardly; the visual beauty is part of the experience here.
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