Dark Chocolate Covered Candied Orange Peels are the perfect healthy treat. Though they are soaked in sugar syrup and coated in dark chocolate I think you will agree that these are an indulgent way to satisfy a craving.
Chocolate covered candied orange peels are always a favorite of Manservant’s. Every year around Passover I buy him these treats, but they seem to be getting harder and harder to find. He loves anything chocolate and orange flavored and that includes chocolate orange candy bars and those chocolate and orange balls they sell at Christmas. When I discovered how easy these chocolate orange confections are to make I decided to give it a go. What a way to win his heart!
Well, this month begins the citrus deluge in our local groceries. What a perfect thing to start a new year with! I, of course, was wanting to make a little something sweet with them, so seeing how I decided they probably wouldn’t be too hard to make. Well, I’ve solved the problem. These are so easy to make as long as you can peel an orange. Please don’t tell me you can’t peel an orange. All right. I admit, my mom used to peel them for me. They always seemed to taste better that way.
I am not a big user of citrus and have never ever liked orange marmalade or lemon meringue pie. Lemon in sweet food never really did it for me, nor did orange, and after being on the grapefruit diet in high school; well, I never really liked grapefruit much after that. However I will imbibe a Salty Dog now and then, but only if the conditions are right.
One thing I do love though, is freshly squeezed orange juice. Winter often found us in Phoenix visiting my parents and way back when, one was able to find orange groves with juice stands just standing by the side of the road. My dad would pick up gallons of juice for us to drink and that was always so special. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen an orange grove in Phoenix. I guess the orange groves have now become shopping malls and I do miss them. Blossoming orange trees are just the best perfume.
It is freezing in no uncertain terms outside, so I figured it best to dream of places where citrus grows on trees. No, Whole Foods didn’t tell me to say that, but they do want us to think abut citrus and it sure seems like a good thought right now. Seriously though, the stores are ripe with oranges and grapefruits and Buddha’s hands. They look like mysterious ghostly hands made of giant lemon peels. Pick one up and inhale its aroma. I adore the smell of Buddha’s hands!
The year’s end is suddenly upon us and it has hit me with a vengeance; a good kind of vengeance though. The kind that says it is good to be begin again. Though we haven’t had Alex’s company, we have had the pleasure of Zoe’s, and I certainly hope she wants to do it again. We’ve crammed in massages and movies and museums. She’s skied and I’ve cooked and the refrigerator is more full than I remember it in the last year. We’ve celebrated Hanukkah, eaten banh mi’s, chili mac and steak, and last night we had a full fledged Thanksgiving, even though the table wasn’t decorated with pumpkins and gourds.
We still have New Year’s to go, but she will be with friends so it looks like I’ll be cooking for just my friends. I do expect though that she and the boyfriend will probably be coming back in time for dessert and whatever else might be around to stuff into their mouth’s! It’s been a grand visit and it isn’t even close to being over. Today she is with her dad helping him choose new eyeglass frames and I thank her for that!
But back to these chocolate covered candied orange peels. Manservant apparently caught Zoe diving into his stash. He deftly hid them up high in the pantry where she can’t reach. Never knew chocolate covered orange peels had such an effect. So whether you make these for gifts or yourself, maybe you should hide them, unless of course you like to share!
Other great foods to start the New Year:
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Salad
Green Chili Egg Souffle
Saigon Crunch Chex Mix
Mussels in White Wine
Green Posole
Portuguese Chicken Stew
Chocolate Lava Cakes
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Dark Chocolate Covered Candied Orange Peels
- Prep Time: 30 Minutes
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Dark Chocolate Covered Orange Peels are the perfect healthy treat. Though they are soaked in sugar syrup and coated in dark chocolate I think you will agree that these are an indulgent way to satisfy a craving.
Ingredients
Peel from several large oranges, pith cut away and sliced into thin strips
1/2 c water
2 T sugar
A few tablespoons of super fine sugar (optional)
1 c dark chocolate
Instructions
Blanch peel in saucepan of boiling water for one minute. Drain and run under cool running water. Repeat the process.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
Boil water and sugar in a small heavy saucepan over medium low heat, until sugar dissolves. Add peel and simmer until almost no liquid remains.
Transfer peel to prepared sheet, separating into strips. Cool completely. When almost cooled, I sprinkled peels with superfine sugar on one side.
When peels have cooled, melt your chocolate in a small bowl. I do this in a microwave on a low power for about one minute each time, whisking in between until chocolate is smooth. Now dip each individual peel into chocolate and carefully lay then back on the paper. Let harden in fridge and then enjoy!
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March 27, 2018 at 3:37 amI recently went to a woman's seder and they served chocolate covered orange peels. so good
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January 4, 2015 at 7:47 pmI love citrus a LOT. But I found out a few years ago, you haven't tasted orange juice until you have it fresh off the trees.
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January 3, 2015 at 4:46 pmMy favorite way to eat citrus is raw. I love oranges the most.
Liz Berg
January 3, 2015 at 8:18 pmHappy New Year!!! My mom used to make candied orange peel—and I certainly didn't appreciate it as a child. Now it's just embarrassing how much I could eat! You've inspired me to make a batch 🙂
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January 3, 2015 at 7:04 amI like to slice citrus into wedges to eat! Yummy!
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January 3, 2015 at 5:44 amI don't think I've ever really done anything with citrus other than eating as-is or like, orange juice! Might have to try out your recipe, though – almost anything can be improved by adding chocolate!
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January 3, 2015 at 12:46 amMy favorite way to eat citrus is in smoothies. I make smoothies frequently in my Nutribullet and then stick them in the freezer until they become like a sorbet consistency. Very delicious!
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January 2, 2015 at 3:22 pmHi Abbe, that is so true about the citrus fields becoming shopping malls and there is even a joke about it. Our lemons and grapefruit trees are just about ready for the pickings. love your chocolate covered orange peels, they are lovely. I try especially this time of year to eat a grapefruit every day. Happy New Year!
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January 2, 2015 at 9:06 amOoft I am in love with these peels, they look so tasty 😀
Definitely my favourite to put on cakes!
Happy New Year!
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January 2, 2015 at 6:08 amI love citrus straight out of the fridge – navel oranges are one of my faves since they are so easy to peel.
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December 31, 2014 at 10:13 pmI just eat them raw
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December 31, 2014 at 3:39 amThis is a great way to use the peels! Never had this before. My favorite way is to make a citrus salad.
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December 30, 2014 at 7:15 pmThis is one treat I've never tried making but I love that rich, dark chocolate on yours! I love eating grapefruit and oranges and have one almost every day.
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December 30, 2014 at 5:01 pmKind of boring but I love citrus fruits as they are – plain and delicious.
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December 30, 2014 at 3:48 pmGlad you have had such fun with Zoe and eaten great food! My daughter and her boyfriend and loving everything I've made for them so far – I guess they kind of got into a food rut before moving in with me.
My MIL sent me Florida citrus one year for Christmas several years ago as my present, and I told her she never had to think again of what to send me – fresh grapefruit and oranges – so good! I love broiled grapefruit – drizzled with either honey or sprinkles of brown sugar then put under the broiler until browned and bubbly – love the sweet/savory combo.
Happy almost New Year!
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December 30, 2014 at 9:02 amWe love clementines and mandarins! These candied orange slices look amazing, Abbe.
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December 30, 2014 at 3:38 amI love to eat candied lemon and orange peel when I make syrup. I add the peel in the syrup using 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water and 1 small clove,
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December 30, 2014 at 2:45 amWe love to eat oranges with cottage cheese for breakfast.
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December 30, 2014 at 1:03 amMy daughter and I discovered buddha's hands a few years ago at Whole Foods. I was amazed and have been a fan of their scent ever since. Your chocolate orange peels look so good. Have a great time with Zoe.
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December 30, 2014 at 12:40 amAbbe, I've been following your blog foe about a year now. Somehow I just noticed your reference to Monical's Pizza. We just returned from visiting my in laws in Arthur IL. We pass the Arcola Monical's every time. My husband grew up on it and we stop there from time to time. Small world! By the way I love lime curd. I use it as a filling in layer cakes. Happy New Year!
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January 8, 2015 at 4:21 amYou are so lucky! I loved Monicals. Growing up we went every Wednesday night for family night! Don't know if it is still as good, but I'd sure be happy to give it a try! Thanks for reading!
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December 30, 2014 at 12:13 amMy favorite way to eat citrus (oranges and tangerine) is to just peel and eat.
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December 30, 2014 at 12:08 amI love to eat clementine's in the winter….easy to peel, no seeds, great taste!
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December 29, 2014 at 11:26 pmSimple, easy and chocolate – some of my favorite words ever! These are really beautiful and a classic combination of flavors. Happy New Year Abbe!