A very simple yet elegant confectionary that you can easily get addicted to…
Chocolate and orange has got to be one of the best combinations there is. Macarons, cakes and panna cotta are amongst my favourite treats that I love to make with these two and chocolate dipped candied orange peel is no exception. I can never get my head round to how quickly that disappear :):)
Candied fruit is a confectionary that’s been around since the 14th century. Cooking fruit and fruit peel in sugar is a way to preserve them and depending on the type and the size of the fruit, the process can take from a couple of days to months.
While oranges are still around, if you find some organic, untreated ones I recommend you make plenty; if kept in an airtight container they can last up to eight weeks. It is very easy to make but takes a couple of days to dry so you will need to plan ahead.
- 3 oranges
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 50-100 gr chocolate
- caster sugar for rolling the peels
- Peel the oranges vertically and cut each segment into strips. You can also juice your orange and after removing the pulp with a spoon, you can cut the orange halves into strips.
- Cover with water and bring to boiling point. Simmer on a medium high heat for fifteen minutes and repeat three times, changing the water each time.
- Combine sugar and water in a sauce pan and bring to boil and add the orange strips. Reduce heat to med low and simmer until translucent, about 45 minutes.
- Drain well and toss the peels in caster sugar, place on a cooling rack making sure they don't touch each other. They might take up to a couple of days to dry.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and dip the peels, shake off excess. Place on baking parchment to dry. Store in an airtight container.
Can be chopped and used in cakes and cookies.
You will be left with an amazing orange flavoured sugar syrup that you can use to make cocktails, lemonade or even to soak a cake.
I usually dip only half the peels in chocolate, if you want to have them all chocolate dipped you will need more chocolate.
Ayşe Özcan says
Merhaba ben tariflerin Türkçesini göremedim.Nerede acaba İyi günler
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