Why is the chocolate not sticking well to the candied orange slices?

Make sure the candied oranges are fully dried before coating them in chocolate. You can dab them with a paper towel to help them dry faster.

Can I use mandarins or tangerines?

Mandarins and tangerines don't work well for candying. However, you can skip the candying part, peel the mandarins and dip the orange wedges into the melted chocolate.

Do I have to remove the seeds from the oranges?

Yes. After slicing the oranges, gently remove any seeds before continuing.

What can I do with the leftover syrup?

Once you have removed the oranges from the syrup, save the syrup and use it as an orange simple syrup to make orange flavored cocktails.

Chocolate Orange Slices - The Littlest Crumb

Description

These chocolate orange slices are a tasty, easy to make dessert. Candied orange slices dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt or chopped nuts.

Ingredients

Scale

2-3 medium oranges
1 ½ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cup water
1 ½ oz dark chocolate
½ tbsp avocado oil
2 tbsp finely chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

Wash the oranges well, thoroughly scrubbing the peel. Slice the oranges into ¼ inch slices.
In a wide bottomed pot, heat the water and sugar together over medium heat. Continue to heat until the sugar fully dissolves.
Add in the orange slices, placing them in a single layer, so they are not overlapping.
Adjust the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer. Continue to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until the orange slices are translucent.
Remove the orange slices from the stove and transfer to a wire rack or to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let dry for at least 2 hours.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate, heating in the microwave 20 seconds at a time. Once melted and smooth, stir in the avocado oil.
Dip each candied orange slice into the chocolate so that it is half covered in chocolate. Lay them flat on a tray lined with parchment paper. Optionally sprinkle them with finely chopped nuts. Let them set for 1 hour before consuming or storing.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or in the fridge for 5 to 10 days.

Prep Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 36
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 1.7g
Saturated Fat: 0.7g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5.1g
Fiber: 0.3g
Protein: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: holiday desserts, Christmas desserts