Candied Orange Peels (Classic or Chocolate Covered)

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Candied Orange Peels (Classic or Chocolate Covered)

These delicious candied orange peels are super simple and easy to make. Make plain, sugar coated or chocolate covered orange peels with just one recipe!

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: batch

Calories: 1671kcal

Author: Svi

Ingredients

4 oranges , 2 packed cups of orange peels
7 cups water , for boiling the peels, should be changed 3 times so total 28 cups

For Sugar Syrup

¾ cup sugar , 160 grams
⅓ cup water

For Chocolate Covered Oranges

5 oz dark chocolate , about 150 grams

Instructions

Prepare Orange Peels

Wash oranges to remove any residues.
Cut off the top and bottom of the orange. Score the sides in 3 or 4 segments depending on the size of the orange. Using your hands remove the orange peel segments.
Trim any excess white pith and trim off the ends.
Cut the peel into strips (approximately ¼ inch each).

Boil Orange Peels Changing Water

Transfer the peels to a saucepan and add enough water to cover them.
Bring to a boil.
Once vigorously boiling, drain the peels.
4 oranges, 7 cups water
Repeat three more times, for a total of four times. This step will allow the orange peels to lose their bitterness quickly.

Make Candied Orange Peels

Put the peels back in the saucepan, add water and sugar.
⅓ cup water, ¾ cup sugar
Simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until the orange peels are translucent, most of the water has evaporated, and only a thick syrup remains at the bottom.
Let the peels cool slightly in the pot, then arrange them on a baking sheet or on a tray lined with parchment paper. If you have any orange flavored syrup left use it for your tea, coffee or as a topping for pancakes.
Allow peels to dry overnight. Flipping the candied orange peel a few times will allow them to dry evenly. The peels are ready when they are dry to the touch.
Once the candied orange peels are dry, they are can be used as is, cut in cubes or dipped in delicious dark chocolate.

For Chocolate Covered Orange Peels

To make chocolate covered orange peels all you need is dip each candied orange peel in melted chocolate.
5 oz dark chocolate
Place chocolate covered orange peels on a tray lined with parchment paper and let dry.

Notes

See the Step By Step Pictures for a visual walk-through of the recipe.
Use a kitchen scale to measure all ingredients in grams.
Nutritional information is for a full batch.

How To Quickly Melt Chocolate

On Bain Marie

• Add a couple of inches of water to a saucepan. Heat it to low simmer.
• Cut the chocolate bar into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl that is large enough to sit in the pan without touching the water. You can also use chocolate drops or buttons.
• Place the bowl on top of the saucepan keeping it on low simmer. and occasionally stir the chocolate while it melts.

In A Microwave

• Place the chocolate pieces or chips in a microwave-safe container.
• Place the container in the oven and heat it at minimum power. Start with 40 seconds with medium size pieces, or 20 seconds if smaller. If the chocolate is not completely melted, put it back in the microwave for an extra 10 seconds.

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