Chocolate Orange Peels Recipe

• Level: Easy
• Yield: approximately 3 cups
• Total Time: 10 hours
• Active Time: 35 minutes

Indulge in this timeless holiday delight: chocolate-covered orange peels! Transform vibrant orange zest into tender, sugar-kissed treats, then dunk them in rich melted chocolate. The only challenge? Patiently waiting for that irresistible chocolate shell to setpure bliss awaits!

• 3 oranges
• 3 cups sugar, plus extra for coating
• Melted chocolate, for dipping

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1. Remove the peels from 3 oranges, then cut the peels into strips.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the orange strips, and cook for 15 minutes; drain and rinse.
3. In a separate saucepan, combine sugar and 3 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Add the peels and cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain and toss the peels in sugar until coated. Transfer to a rack and let dry for about 8 hours.
4. Dip the dried orange peels in melted chocolate and allow them to set completely before serving.

Photograph by Ryan Liebe