Best 7 Chocolate Dipped Candied Orange Peel Recipes

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Chocolate dipped candied orange peel is a delectable treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of orange peel with the rich and creamy texture of chocolate. It's a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, and it's sure to please everyone. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to serve at a party or a sweet snack to enjoy on your own, chocolate dipped candied orange peel is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE PEEL



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Provided by Julien Merceron

Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Dessert     Orange     Edible Gift

Number Of Ingredients 7

For the Candied Orange Peel
5 oranges
Water
Salt
2 1/3 cups sugar
For Dipping
10 1/2 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)

Steps:

  • Making the Candied Orange Peel
  • Wash the oranges and remove the peel with a sharp vegetable peeler, avoiding any white pith. Put the orange peel in a saucepan with 4 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 5 Minutes. Drain. Repeat this process one more time.
  • Put 1 cup of the sugar and 1 2/3 cups water in a clean saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the blanched orange peel to the boiling syrup, immediately remove from the heat, cover the pan, and set aside overnight at room temperature.
  • The next day, drain the peel, reserving the syrup. Add 1/3 cup of the remaining sugar to the reserved syrup, bring to a boil, and return the peel to the syrup. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside overnight at room temperature. Repeat this process three more times, over three nights, adding 1/3 cup sugar each time. Once the peel is candied, let drain at room temperature for 1 day, then cut into thin slivers. (The peel can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month.)
  • Dipping
  • Temper the dark chocolate . Using a fork, dip each strip of candied orange peel in the chocolate, then lay it on an acetate sheet. Refrigerate the chocolate-dipped strips for 10 Minutes before detaching from the sheet. (Store in a cool place away from moisture for up to 1 month.)

CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDIED ORANGE PEEL



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Make and share this Chocolate Covered Candied Orange Peel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 3 cups, about

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large navel oranges
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, score orange peel into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen peel with a spoon and remove; save fruit for another use.
  • Place peel in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain, then repeat process twice, draining well each time. Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully scrape off excess pulp from peel. Cut the peel into 1/4 inch strips.
  • In another saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat until clear. Add orange peel strips; boil gently until all syrup is absorbed and peel is transparent, about 30-35 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to wire racks for at least 3 hours or until dry.
  • Melt the chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each strip halfway into chocolate. Dip the other half in sugar if desired.
  • Cool on racks that have been coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Yield: about 3 cups.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CANDIED ORANGE PEEL



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This is such an elegant confection! The contrast between the zippy orange peel and rich chocolate is so delicious. I tuck them into my gift baskets I put together during the holiday season.-Edna F. Lee, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h35m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large navel oranges
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, score orange peel into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen peel with a spoon and remove; save fruit for another use. , Place peel in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain. Repeat process twice, draining well each time. Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully scrape off excess pulp from peel. Cut the peel into 1/4-in. strips. , In another saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat until clear. Add orange peel strips; boil gently until until all syrup is absorbed and peel is transparent, about 30-35 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to wire racks for at least 3 hours or until dry. , Melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each strip halfway into chocolate. Cool on wire racks coated with cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CANDIED ORANGE PEEL



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield about 12 candied peels

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large navel orange
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, cut the orange part of the peel from the stem end of the orange down to the navel end, forming long 3/4 to 1-inch-wide strips. Bring a heavy small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peels and cook for 1 minute. Drain and then rinse the peels under cold water. Repeat cooking the peels in the saucepan with fresh boiling water and rinsing under cold water.
  • Stir the sugar and 1/2 cup of fresh water in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil. Add the orange peels and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the peels to a sheet of parchment paper to dry slightly, about 1 hour.
  • Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the chocolate in a small bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Dip 1 1/2-inches of each candied orange peel into the chocolate then place them on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.

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.

CANDIED ORANGE PEEL



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A popular ingredient in many confections, candied orange peel is also delicious eaten plain or dipped in chocolate.

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 to 8 large, thick-skinned oranges
6 cups sugar
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur

Steps:

  • Slice the ends off the oranges and discard. Cut the oranges into quarters, then cut off all but 1/2 inch of the pulp, which keeps the peel from becoming bitter as it cooks. Cut the quarters into thin slices.
  • Place the orange slices in a 6-quart saucepan and cover with cold water. Over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Drain off the water and repeat this process with fresh cold water two more times.
  • After the third boil, drain the orange slices, rinse them in cold water, and remove any pulp that is still attached. In the saucepan, combine the orange slices, 3 cups of the sugar, and the orange liqueur, and cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly. Continue to cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Most of the sugar will be absorbed by the peel as it cooks. Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately begin the next step.
  • Place the remaining 3 cups sugar on a sheet of waxed paper. Roll spoonfuls of the orange slices in the sugar, separating the slices to coat them completely. Transfer the slices onto another sheet of waxed paper and let them air-dry (20 to 30 minutes).
  • In a tightly covered container, the peel will keep for 2 to 3 months in the refrigerator.
  • Substitute 12 large lemons, 14 limes, 12 tangerines, or 4 grapefruits for the oranges.
  • Chocolate-Dipped Candied Orange Peel: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper. Melt and temper 1 1/2 pounds of bittersweet chocolate (see pages 25-30). Dip a slice of the candied peel into the chocolate either completely, halfway, or on each end, thoroughly coating it. With a fork or dipper, remove the slice from the chocolate, gently shake off the excess chocolate, and turn the slice out onto the paper. Repeat with the remaining slices. Let the chocolate on the slices set up at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Place 2 slices of the finished chocolate-dipped peel in a paper candy cup. In a tightly covered container wrapped in several layers of aluminum foil, the chocolate-dipped peel will keep for 1 month in the refrigerator or 2 months in the freezer. It is best eaten at room temperature.

CANDIED ORANGE PEEL DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE



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Try something new with this Candied Orange Peel Dipped in Chocolate recipe. Fresh orange peels are candied with JELL-O, sugar and cinnamon, dried out and dipped in a bittersweet chocolate for a citrusy-sweet treat. Your family will love these candied orange peels dipped in chocolate.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Festive Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 10 servings (about 8 strips each)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large oranges
6 cups (1-1/2 qt.) water, divided
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin, divided
1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate

Steps:

  • Cut peels off both oranges, leaving 1/8 inch of the white membrane under each orange peel piece. Cut each peel into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Refrigerate peeled fruit for snacking or another use.
  • Bring 4 cups (1 qt.) water to boil in medium saucepan. Add orange peels; simmer over medium-low heat 15 min. Drain.
  • Combine 1 pkg. dry gelatin mix with cinnamon and 2 Tbsp. sugar in medium bowl; reserve for later use.
  • Return drained orange peels to saucepan. Add remaining water, dry gelatin mix and sugar. Bring to boil; simmer over medium-low heat 45 min, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Add orange peels, in small batches, to reserved gelatin mixture; toss to evenly coat peels with gelatin mixture. Spread onto parchment-covered baking sheet. Let stand 1 hour.
  • Melt chocolate as directed on package. Dip 1/2 of each orange peel strip into chocolate; return to baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate 15 min. or until chocolate is firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.7306 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm, ripe oranges. Softer oranges may not hold their shape as well during the candying process.
  • Use a sharp knife to remove the zest from the oranges. A dull knife will tear the zest and make it difficult to remove.
  • Be careful not to cut too deeply into the orange when removing the zest. You only want to remove the outer layer of the peel.
  • Candy the orange zest in a single layer. This will help ensure that the zest cooks evenly.
  • Bring the sugar syrup to a boil before adding the orange zest. This will help prevent the zest from becoming tough.
  • Stir the orange zest occasionally while it is cooking in the sugar syrup. This will help prevent the zest from sticking together.
  • Remove the orange zest from the sugar syrup when it is translucent and has reached your desired level of softness.
  • Drain the orange zest on a wire rack before dipping it in chocolate. This will help remove any excess sugar syrup.
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave using low power and stirring frequently. This will help prevent the chocolate from seizing.
  • Dip the orange zest in the melted chocolate and then place it on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate the chocolate-dipped orange zest until the chocolate is set.

Conclusion:

Chocolate-dipped candied orange peel is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on its own, used as a garnish for desserts, or added to trail mix. It is also a great gift for friends and family. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own chocolate-dipped candied orange peel at home using a few simple ingredients. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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