chocolate dipped candied orange slices
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 oranges (any kind, I like a combination of navel, cara cara, and blood oranges)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup dark chocolate melting wafers (you can also use milk chocolate or white chocolate!)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice oranges into 1/4-inch slices. Be sure to remove any seeds.
- Combine sugar and water in a wide, large skillet. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil, whisking until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add orange slices in an even layer (you may need to cook the slices in batches depending on how big your skillet is). Bring the liquid to a simmer. Simmer for approximately 1 hour, uncovered. The orange slices should look transparent when they are done.
- Remove orange slices to the prepared baking sheet. Let slices dry for at least 24 hours, uncovered. They will still be a little sticky at this point, and that's ok.
- Place chocolate melting wafers in a bowl and melt in 10-15 second increments, stirring between each, until melted. You can also melt the chocolate in a double-boiler over medium-low heat if you prefer.
- Once melted, dip each slice halfway into the chocolate and return to the parchment-lined baking sheet to set. Sprinkle with flaky salt right after dipping, if you are using it.
- Repeat this dipping process until all slices have been dipped. Let set for at least 15 minutes, until the chocolate hardens, before serving or storing.