Jun 14, 2012

Chocolate-Coated Candied Orange Peels

This recipe results in cute little "candies" that make you look like a pastry chef. And since I've posted the recipes for the components that go into these little snacks, this post is probably gonna be the shortest ever!

INGREDIENTS:
Candied orange peels
Tempered chocolate, preferably a bittersweet that is fruity and not too dark, like Valrhona Manjari

METHOD:
Drain the peel and pat each piece dry between paper towels. Lay the peels out on a cooling racks in a single layer and allow the peels to dry overnight at room temperature.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it close to the tempered chocolate. Dip the peels into the chocolate, allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the chocolate bowl.

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(Please excuse the not-so-sharp picture, I took it with one hand holding the tongs and the other holding the camera.)

Place the coated peels on the parchment-lined pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set and dry the chocolate. Carefully remove the coated peels and serve, or packed in clear sachets as gifts.

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The peels themselves are soft, sweet, and tangy while the chocolate provides its typical crunch. And of course, the orange and chocolate combination is pretty classic, right? Enjoy!

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