Candied Orange Peel
Serves: 4
Lacy Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
57
Spice
52
Sweetness
50
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Using a vegetable peeler, cut the orange part of the peel from the stem end of the orange down to the navel end, forming long 3/4 to 1-inch-wide strips
2
Bring a heavy small saucepan of water to a boil
3
Add the peels and cook for 1 minute
4
Drain and then rinse the peels under cold water
5
Repeat cooking the peels in the saucepan with fresh boiling water and rinsing under cold water
6
Stir the sugar and 1/2 cup of fresh water in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves
7
Bring to a boil
8
Add the orange peels and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 15 minutes
9
Using tongs, transfer the peels to a sheet of parchment paper to dry slightly, about 1 hour
10
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper
11
Stir the chocolate in a small bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth
12
Dip 1 1/2-inches of each candied orange peel into the chocolate then place them on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes