Description
Chocolate Covered Orange Peels are a delightful citrus-meets-chocolate treat made with fresh orange peels, dark chocolate, and sugar. This homemade candy recipe is perfect for gifting, snacking, or adding a gourmet touch to your dessert board. Easy to store and customize, it’s an ideal sweet for citrus lovers and chocolate fans alike.
Ingredients
4 large oranges, thick-skinned (like navel or Valencia)
2 cups granulated sugar (plus more for coating)
2 cups water
8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped or chips
Instructions
1. Wash and peel the oranges, cutting the peel into 1/4-inch wide strips. Remove most of the white pith, but some is okay.
2. Blanch the peels by placing them in cold water, bringing to a boil, then draining. Repeat this step two more times with fresh water each time to remove bitterness.
3. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water. Stir to dissolve, then add orange peels and simmer on low for 45–60 minutes until translucent.
4. Remove peels from syrup with a slotted spoon. Place on a cooling rack or parchment paper and let them dry for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Toss in extra sugar once tacky, if desired.
5. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
6. Dip each dried peel halfway into the melted chocolate, let excess drip, and place on parchment to set. Chill briefly if needed.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best finish and taste.
Ensure peels are fully dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from seizing.
Blanching multiple times is key to removing bitterness from the peel.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Homemade Confection
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg