Chocolate Coated Orange Candy

How to make Chocolate Coated Orange Candy Recipe - These are my dad’s all-time favorite sweets. I make them at Christmas, on his July 10 birthday, and for Father’s Day, which we celebrate in September. And several times throughout the year as payment for taking my boys fishing.

SERVES 8

Ingredients:
4 oranges
1 cup sugar
8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Method:
Quarter and peel each orange. (Set aside the orange segments for another use.) Cut the peel into 1/4-inch strips, leaving the pith intact. Place the strips in a saucepan of cold water and bring to a boil.

Drain and repeat the process once more. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the sugar with 11/2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until clear.

Add the orange peel and simmer for 40 minutes, or until all the syrup is absorbed and the peel is transparent. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the strips to wire racks for 3 hours, or until dry. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate, stirring every 30 seconds, until nice and smooth. Dip each piece of orange candy in the chocolate three-quarters of the length and place on the baking sheet. Refrigerate to set.

Optional:
Use the remainder of your oranges for fresh juice or in the Ruby Jeweled Lobster Salad.

Chocolate Coated Orange Candy