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.
CANDIED ORANGE PEEL DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE
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
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
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