Ingredients for Chocolate Coated Orange Peels
- 3 large oranges
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Semisweet Chocolate
- Vegetable Oil
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How to Make Chocolate Coated Orange Peels
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- Scrub 3 large oranges thoroughly and cut them in half.
- Scoop out the orange flesh and reserve it for another use (juicing or candy!).
- Place the orange peels in a medium bowl and cover completely with cold water. Use a small plate to keep them submerged.
- Soak for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, changing the water once.
- Cut each orange peel half into quarters, then cut each quarter into 1/4 inch wide by 2-inch long strips.
- Place the strips in a large, heavy saucepan. Add 2 cups of water to cover.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then boil for 15 minutes.
- Drain the peels completely and repeat the boiling process (steps 7 & 8) one more time.
- Once the peels are cool enough to handle, return them to the saucepan.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to the saucepan with the peels.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost completely absorbed (about 1 1/2 - 2 hours).
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Drain the peels in a fine-mesh sieve.
- Once cool enough to handle, spread the peels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a double boiler (or heat-safe bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water), melt 7 3/4 ounces of chocolate and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate until melted.
- Roll each orange peel strip in granulated sugar.
- Dip half of each sugar-coated peel into the melted chocolate. Return them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 1-2 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Remove from the freezer and let the chocolate-covered peels sit at room temperature for several hours, or until completely firm.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
2g
Carbs
2g
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