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Candied Orange Slices

Candied orange slices make great edible gifts!

food

Candied Orange Slices

Candied orange slices make great edible gifts!

Supplies

  • 1 navel oranges
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate

Steps

  1. Thoroughly wash the orange to get rid of any waxy residue. Slice off and discard the ends, and slice the rest of the fruit into 1/4-inch slices.
  2. In a wide pot, heat and stir water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Avoid stirring after this point to prevent crystallization.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil and add the orange slices. After 15 minutes, lower the heat to medium-low.
  4. Flip over the slices and continue cooking on low for another 15-20 minutes, until the peel becomes translucent and the syrup has thickened.
  5. Place a wire rack on top of a lined baking sheet, and transfer the candied slices on top to cool. Reserve orange syrup for other uses.
  6. Melt chocolate and dip slices halfway. Place slices on a parchment-lined tray and chill.