Candied Orange Yogurt Parfait (Printable Version)

Layered parfait blending creamy yogurt, candied oranges, and crunchy granola for a bright, textured delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Granola Crunch

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

→ Garnish

09 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Add orange slices in a single layer to the sugar syrup. Simmer gently for 12 to 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 2 cups Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well blended.
05 - Spoon a layer of yogurt mixture into the bottom of each parfait glass or jar. Add a layer of granola followed by several pieces of candied orange. Repeat layers until glasses are filled, finishing with a yogurt layer on top.
06 - Sprinkle additional granola and 0.25 cup chopped toasted almonds over the top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately for maximum crunch or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks stunning enough to impress guests but takes barely more effort than grabbing cereal.
  • The contrast of cool yogurt and warm candied oranges creates this little flavor surprise with every spoonful.
  • You can prep the oranges ahead, so morning assembly feels more like play than work.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time on the candied oranges—warm granola loses its crunch when it touches warm fruit, and that's half the appeal.
  • Candied oranges can be made up to a week ahead and stored in their syrup in the fridge, which means you can actually make this feel effortless in the morning.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer makes those orange slices uniformly thin, which means they candy more evenly and look more professional.
  • Don't stir the orange slices while they're candying—just turn them occasionally—because too much movement breaks them apart.
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