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Chocolate Dipped Candied Orange

Delightful Chocolate Dipped Candied Orange You'll Adore

Learn to make Chocolate Dipped Candied Orange Slices, a festive treat perfect for gatherings and gifts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Drying Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oranges
  • 3 oranges Navel, Blood, or Cara Cara Oranges Choose a mix for a variety of flavors
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for candying
  • 1 cup Water Tap or filtered
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers Can substitute with milk or white chocolate
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Optional, but recommended

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Slotted spoon
  • Microwave or Double-Boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Slice the oranges into 1/4-inch thick slices and remove seeds.
  3. In a skillet, combine equal parts water and sugar, and heat until boiling to dissolve sugar.
  4. Add orange slices to the boiling syrup and simmer uncovered for about 1 hour.
  5. Remove orange slices from syrup and place them on the baking sheet to cool for at least 24 hours.
  6. Melt chocolate in a microwave or double-boiler until smooth.
  7. Dip each dried orange slice halfway into the melted chocolate and set them back on the baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and let sit until chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store slices in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.

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