Description
Sweet, chewy, and aromatic candied orange peels dipped in dark chocolate. A perfect homemade holiday gift or cozy winter treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 cups water
- 3 large organic oranges
- 1 vanilla bean (optional)
- 4 oz dark chocolate (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the oranges thoroughly, then score the skin into quarters and peel carefully. Slice the peels into 1/4-inch wide strips.
- Place the peels in a pot, cover with water, boil, and drain. Repeat this process a second time to remove bitterness from the pith.
- Add fresh water, sugar, and the vanilla bean to the pot with the peels. Simmer for about 35 minutes until the peels become translucent and the syrup thickens.
- Remove peels and place them on a drying rack for 8 to 24 hours until tacky.
- Toss the dried peels in granulated sugar. Optionally, dip the ends in melted dark chocolate and let set before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Drying Time: 8 hr
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Candied Orange Peel, candied citrus, homemade candy, chocolate dipped fruit, holiday food gift