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
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.
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Sthambiso Mzika
[email protected]These are the best chocolate-covered candied orange peels I've ever had. I highly recommend this recipe.
Thabani Thabani
[email protected]These chocolate-covered candied orange peels are a great way to use up leftover oranges. They're also a delicious and festive treat.
Artaj Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of candied orange peel, but I loved these chocolate-covered ones. The chocolate coating really balances out the sweetness of the orange peel.
Little Brittle
[email protected]These chocolate-covered candied orange peels are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Muslim Kafela
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the chocolate to coat the orange peels evenly. But other than that, this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
LJ Hill
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The candied orange peels are delicious and the chocolate coating is the perfect touch.
Dz Bro FF
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover oranges.
Sameer Afridi
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Zeinab Ezziden
[email protected]These chocolate-covered candied orange peels are addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Gregory Kanganga
[email protected]What an amazing recipe! I've never had candied orange peel before, but this was a great introduction. The chocolate coating was the perfect touch, and the orange peel had just the right amount of sweetness.