Description
These Chocolate Dipped Candied Orange Slices combine sweet, tangy citrus with rich dark chocolate. A stunning holiday treat or edible gift.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 oranges (navel, cara cara, or blood oranges), sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup dark chocolate melting wafers
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Slice oranges into 1/4-inch rounds. Remove any seeds.
3. In a wide skillet, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
4. Add orange slices in a single layer. Simmer gently for 1 hour until translucent.
5. Remove slices and place on parchment. Let dry uncovered for 24 hours.
6. Melt chocolate in microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
7. Dip each orange slice halfway in chocolate. Let excess drip off.
8. Place dipped slices back on parchment. Sprinkle sea salt if using.
9. Let set for 15 minutes until chocolate hardens.
Notes
Use a wide skillet to avoid overlapping slices.
Dry slices fully before dipping to ensure chocolate sticks.
You can freeze them after chocolate sets for long-term storage.
Great as edible gifts, dessert platter stars, or cocktail garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied orange slices, chocolate dipped citrus, holiday dessert, edible gift, fruit candy