For most home bakers, the local supermarket is the first stop. During the (November through December), you’ll almost always find tubs of diced candied orange peel in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips and nuts. Brands like Paradise or S&W are common. However, outside of the holidays, these can be harder to find, and the quality is often basic—functional for a cake batter, but perhaps not the star of the show. 2. Specialty Food and High-End Grocers
is a gold standard for serious bakers, offering high-quality, oil-rich peels that aren't overly hardened.
While it doesn’t involve a "store," it’s worth noting that the best candied orange is often the one made at home. All it requires is . By simmering the peels in a simple syrup, you control the sweetness and the texture, and you’re left with a delicious orange-infused syrup as a byproduct for your morning coffee or cocktails.