Dark Chocolate Dipped Candy Oranges

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Dark Chocolate Dipped Candy Oranges

Sweet, glossy candied orange slices dipped in rich dark chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. A simple yet elegant holiday treat perfect for gifting, snacking, or entertaining.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Servings: slices

Calories: 126kcal

Author: Chrysa

Ingredients

1 pc large orange thin skin is best
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
½ cup dark chocolate morsels melted
Coarse salt like sea salt

Instructions

Scrub the orange well. Pat dry and slice evenly into about 10 slices. (Using a mandoline slicer with a thick cut is recommended.) Discard the end pieces.
In a wide bottomed stock pot, add water and sugar. Heat over medium heat stirring until the sugar is dissolved completely. Add orange slices to the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the oranges for 45 to 60 minutes, flipping occasionally, or until translucent.
Prepare a wire cooling rack with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer oranges to wire rack and allow to dry. Flip as needed. Oranges will still be sticky when ready.
Melt dark chocolate according to package directions or in the microwave stirring every 15 seconds to avoid scorching the chocolate.
Dip oranges into chocolate and then place on waxed paper. Sprinkle with salt before the chocolate dries.
Can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer between sheets of waxed paper.

Notes

You could double the recipe to make more slices at once.
Choose thin-skinned oranges! Navel oranges work best for clean slices and quicker candying.
Don’t rush the simmer. Low and slow is the key to keeping the slices intact and perfectly translucent.
Cool completely before dipping! Warm slices will cause the chocolate to slide off.
Use parchment or wax paper, as candied slices are sticky; they need a nonstick surface to set properly.
Avoid overheating the chocolate! Microwave in short intervals and stir often for smooth dipping.
Let them dry overnight for a firm texture, since air-drying gives the best chew.

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