Description
Bright, zesty, and dipped in velvety dark chocolate, these Chocolate Covered Orange Peels are the ultimate homemade treat. This easy recipe transforms leftover orange peels into an elegant, gourmet candy with just a few ingredients. Perfect for a quick breakfast accent, healthy snack, or giftable dessert, this recipe is a clever twist on citrus and chocolate. Whether you need holiday food ideas or a no-fuss sweet, this is your new go-to easy recipe.
Ingredients
3–4 oranges
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
6 ounces dark chocolate
Optional pinch sea salt or chili powder
Instructions
1. Wash oranges thoroughly and peel them in quarters. Slice the peel into 1/4-inch strips.
2. Place the orange strips in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Drain and repeat twice to reduce bitterness.
3. In a clean saucepan, mix 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar. Simmer until sugar dissolves.
4. Add the blanched orange peels and simmer for 45–60 minutes until translucent.
5. Remove peels and dry them on a wire rack for 4–6 hours or overnight until no longer sticky.
6. Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals. Stir until smooth.
7. Dip each dried peel halfway in chocolate and place on parchment-lined tray.
8. Optionally sprinkle sea salt or chili powder before chocolate sets.
9. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for 20 minutes until hardened.
10. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Be sure to dry the candied peels thoroughly before dipping to help chocolate adhere.
You can use lemon or grapefruit peels for variation—adjust cook time based on thickness.
For a glossy finish and clean snap, temper the chocolate before dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg