Description
Chocolate orange slices offer a delightful fusion of rich cocoa and zesty citrus notes. Sweet chocolate meets tangy orange in this simple, irresistible dessert perfect for sharing with friends or savoring solo.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 23 medium oranges
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) water
Chocolate Component:
- 1 1/2 ounces (42 grams) dark chocolate
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) finely chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse oranges, removing any dirt or residue, then precision-cut into uniform ¼-inch circular segments.
- Create a syrup base by dissolving sugar into water in a broad, shallow cooking vessel, maintaining medium heat until crystals completely melt.
- Gently lower orange rounds into the simmering liquid, ensuring each slice rests in a single layer without overlapping.
- Allow citrus segments to poach delicately for 30-40 minutes, watching for translucent transformation and softened texture.
- Extract candied orange slices using a slotted utensil, positioning them on a wire cooling rack or parchment surface to air-dry and concentrate flavors.
- Prepare chocolate coating by microwaving in controlled 20-second increments, stirring between each interval to prevent burning.
- Incorporate avocado oil into melted chocolate, creating a luxurious, glossy sheen that enhances visual appeal and texture.
- Delicately submerge each candied orange slice halfway into the molten chocolate, ensuring an elegant partial coating.
- Optional: Embellish chocolate-dipped segments with crushed nuts or delicate sea salt flakes for added complexity.
- Allow chocolate to solidify completely at room temperature for approximately one hour before serving or storing.
Notes
- Thoroughly clean oranges to remove any wax or pesticide residue before slicing.
- Choose ripe, firm oranges with vibrant color for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a sharp knife to create uniform, thin slices that will cook evenly and look attractive.
- Slow simmering in sugar syrup helps preserve the orange’s natural essence and creates a candied texture.
- Pat orange slices completely dry before dipping in chocolate to ensure proper chocolate adhesion.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of avocado oil in the chocolate coating.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate to create different flavor profiles.
- Store candied orange slices in an airtight container between parchment paper layers to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg