Description
Chocolate orangettes are candied orange peel sticks coated in dark chocolate for a crisp snap. Follow these simple steps, anti-bitter tips, and drying guidance to get glossy, gift-worthy treats that keep well for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- Peel from 2 oranges
- 200 g sugar
- 200 ml water
- 200 to 300 g dark chocolate (65%)
Instructions
- Peel the oranges and cut the peel into sticks.
- Blanch the peel in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Blanch again in fresh boiling water for 3 more minutes.
- Drain and rinse under cold water; if the peel is still bitter, repeat a third time.
- Make the syrup by combining the water and sugar in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, add the peels, and simmer for 50 minutes (keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn).
- Once the peels are well candied, remove them, place on a rack, and let cool.
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler.
- Dip the candied orange peels in the chocolate, remove quickly, and let set on parchment paper.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: desserts, treats
- Cuisine: easy cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strip
- Calories: 60 kcal