DARK CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDIED ORANGE PEELS

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You know how the "home made" version of something is always better? Imagine a home made "Terry's Chocolate Orange"!

Provided by Lottidawe

Categories     Candy

Time P1DT6h

Yield 72 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 sunkist oranges
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar
water, for blanching

Steps:

  • Cut oranges in half. Juice the halves.
  • "Gut" the orange halves of all pulp & pith.
  • Slice the halves into strips or triangles (I do triangles).
  • Blanch orange peels so they will retain their colour.
  • Candie the orange peels: aproximately 1/2 cup water & 1 cup sugar per 3 oranges; bring all 3 to a boil then immediately reduce heat to a simmer; simmer until all liquid has been absorbed by the oranges; STIR FREQUENTLY!
  • Toss the candied orange peels in sugar to lightly coat, then spread in one layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in a low temperature oven (200 to 250F) until orange peels are sticky but not wet.
  • COOL.
  • Melt dark chocolate in a double-boiler and proceed to dip the candied orange peels in the chocolate and lay on waxed paper in a cool, dry place to set. A cold cellar is ideal. If you have a garage, there is good in colder climates.
  • ***One of the best things about these candies is that you can spread out making them over a week or two! Refrigerate orange peels after each step in an airtight container.
  • ***Use oranges with very thick peels. I find sunkist oranges are very good to use for that reason.

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