Candied Orange Yogurt Parfait (Printable Version)

A vibrant parfait layering creamy yogurt, sweet candied oranges, and crunchy granola for a delightful treat.

# 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

# Steps to Follow:

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 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until rinds become translucent.
03 - Carefully transfer orange slices to a parchment-lined tray. Allow to cool completely, approximately 10 minutes.
04 - In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt with honey if using and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Spoon a layer of yogurt into the bottom of each glass or jar. Add a layer of granola followed by candied orange pieces. Repeat layers, finishing with yogurt on top.
06 - Arrange candied orange slices on top of yogurt. Sprinkle with additional granola and toasted almonds. Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately for maximum crunch or chill up to 1 hour before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The candied oranges stay crispy on top but chewy underneath, which honestly shouldn't work but does.
  • You can make the hard parts ahead and assemble in about five minutes when you're actually hungry.
  • It tastes fancy enough to impress someone but easy enough that nobody needs to know how little effort it actually took.
02 -
  • Turning the orange slices is non-negotiable—the ones you forget about stay opaque and chewy, while the turned ones become those beautiful translucent gems.
  • If your granola is already sweet, skip the honey entirely because the combination can tip into cloying pretty fast.
03 -
  • Make the candied oranges the night before so they're completely cool and you're not rushing through assembly in the morning.
  • If your granola is too chunky for layering, break it into slightly smaller pieces with your hands—you want texture, not dust.
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