- Level
- easy
- Prep Time
- 15 mins
- Total Time
- 3 h 15 m
- Makes
- 30 to 48 orange slices
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups
- sugar, divided
- 1.125 L
- 3
- cinnamon sticks
- 0
- 4
- large, thin-skinned oranges or 10 clementines (or a mixture of the two fruits), cold from the fridge, ends trimmed and discarded, cut into 1/8 in. (3 mm) thick slices
- 0
- 1/2 cup
- Real Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips & Chunks
- 125 mL
Directions
Step 1
In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups (1 L) sugar with water 4 cups (1 L) and cinnamon sticks. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 min.
Step 2
Split the orange slices into 2 batches and place 12 to 15 slices in syrup at a time. Turn heat down and simmer slices 40 to 50 min., turning once, until the pith (the white part of the peel) becomes soft and almost translucent – this is how you'll know the slices have been properly candied. (If the pith remains white, slices may taste bitter.)
Step 3
Preheat oven to 200°F (100°C). Using heatproof tongs, remove slices from syrup and arrange on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Dry in the oven for approx. 60 to 75 min., turning halfway through. Remove slices when they are no longer sticky to the touch, but still pliable.
Step 4
Lightly sprinkle both sides with remaining sugar to absorb moisture. Cool completely.
Step 5
Melt chocolate in a microwaveable dish on LOW for 60 sec. Check and heat another 30 sec., if required. Dip half of the edge of the peel in chocolate. Let cool and harden on a separate wire rack before packing.
Tips
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Nutritional Facts
- Nutrition Description:
- Per serving (2 orange slices)
- Calories:
- 230
- Fat:
- 2 g
- Saturated Fat:
- 1 g
- Carbs:
- 52 g
- Fibre:
- 2 g
- Protein:
- 1 g
- Sodium:
- 2 mg