Supplies
- 1 navel oranges
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 ounces dark chocolate
Steps
- 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.
- In a wide pot, heat and stir water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Avoid stirring after this point to prevent crystallization.
- Bring to a gentle boil and add the orange slices. After 15 minutes, lower the heat to medium-low.
- Flip over the slices and continue cooking on low for another 15-20 minutes, until the peel becomes translucent and the syrup has thickened.
- 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.
- Melt chocolate and dip slices halfway. Place slices on a parchment-lined tray and chill.