| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 2 hr 15 min |
| Prep: | 45 min |
| Cook: | 1 hr 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 large oranges
- 8 ounces water
- 8 ounces sugar
- 16 ounces dark chocolate
- 16 ounces bitter cocoa powder
Instructions
- Slice the ends off of the oranges, score the peel from one end to the other, and remove the peels off the oranges.
- Slice the peels into thin strips and trim the edges.
- Using a medium size pot, place the peels in boiling water and blanch them for a few minutes. Rinse the peels, and repeat this process a second time. This is done to remove the bitterness of the peels.
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining the water and sugar in a sauce pot. Bring the syrup to a simmer, place the peels in the pot, and simmer for 1 hour. Once the peels have cooked, remove them from the pot, and place on a rack to cool and drain.
- Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler. Dip the candied orange peels in the chocolate, remove them quickly, and roll them in the cocoa powder. Store the orange peels in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 828 |
| Total Fat | 43 g |
| Saturated Fat | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 131 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 39 g |
| Sugar | 69 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 33 mg |
Reviews
These are delicious! I skipped the cocoa powder, and only dipped them in chocolate. They were great!
I think the peels need more like 10 minutes of pre-boiling to remove bitterness. Also, need a little more guidance on getting the cocoa powder to stick to the chocolate coating like in the picture. Tried it for a few, then omitted the cocoa for the rest.