Best 3 Chocolate Dipped Orange Peel Recipes
Chocolate dipped orange peel is a delightful treat that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious. The combination of the sweet chocolate and the tangy orange is a perfect balance of flavors. This treat is also a great way to use up leftover orange peels, making it a sustainable and cost-effective snack or dessert. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of chocolate dipped orange peel that is sure to impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE PEEL
Provided by Julien Merceron
Categories Candy Chocolate Dessert Orange Edible Gift
Number Of Ingredients 7
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-DIPPED CANDIED ORANGE PEEL
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
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.
CHOCOLATE DIPPED ORANGE PEEL
Don't be fooled by the thought that the orange peels will be bitter. These are the ultimate in the flavor of Christmas or any time of the year. I make and sell these each year and can't keep up with orders most of the time. If you like orange and chocolate, you will fall insanely in love with these.
Provided by Tamara Bonneru
Categories Other Snacks
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Cut top and bottom off of each orange and cut the peels of each into 4 vertical pieces and remove from orange. Cut each of these into thinstrips.
- 2. Bring a pot of water to boiling (covering peels), reduce heat to medium and cook peels in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse. Taste test for bitterness and repeat this step if necessary.
- 3. Bring 2 cups of water and 1 cup sugar to boil over medium heat. Add peel, reduce heat to simmer until peels are tender. About 45 minutes.
- 4. Drain and toss peels in 1 cup of sugar. Syrup can be used in teas, etc Place peels on wax paper or parchment and let dry (24-48 hours).
- 5. Melt good quality dark chocolate, dip peels and allow to dry.
Tips:
- Select ripe, firm oranges with a smooth, unblemished rind. Avoid oranges with bruises or blemishes, as these can affect the taste and texture of the candied orange peel.
- Use a sharp knife to remove the zest from the oranges. Avoid cutting into the white pith, as this can add bitterness to the candied orange peel.
- Blanch the orange zest in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to remove any remaining bitterness. This step is optional, but it helps to create a smoother, more tender candied orange peel.
- Simmer the orange zest in a sugar syrup until it becomes translucent and slightly chewy. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the orange zest, but it typically takes about 30 minutes.
- Drain the candied orange peel on a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before dipping it in chocolate.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for dipping. A chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% will provide the best flavor.
- Temper the chocolate before dipping the candied orange peel. This process helps to stabilize the chocolate and prevent it from becoming dull or streaky.
- Dip the candied orange peel in the chocolate and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. Place the dipped orange peel on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and allow it to cool completely.
Conclusion:
Chocolate-dipped orange peel is a delicious and elegant treat that can be enjoyed on its own or used to decorate cakes, pastries, and other desserts. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can easily make this gourmet candy at home. So next time you have a craving for something sweet and satisfying, reach for a chocolate-dipped orange peel. You won't be disappointed!
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