Candied orange peels in chocolate

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How to Make Chocolate-Dipped Orange Peels

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Orange zest is typically used as a spice in desserts, but it can also be used to create some interesting desserts. For example, these candied sticks become candies when dipped in chocolate. They're incredibly aromatic and rich in flavor, as orange peel contains the essential oils that give it its distinctive citrus aroma. These candies also last a long time, so as the cold weather approaches, you'll have a treat with a wintry flavor.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

3 large navel oranges
1.5 cups of sugar
85 g of chocolate

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Using a paring knife or orange peeler, make a circular cut on the top and bottom of each orange without cutting through the flesh, then make 4-5 cuts connecting the top and bottom circles. Carefully remove the orange peel and cut it into 5mm (0.25 in) strips.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the orange peel. Simmer for about 1 minute, then drain the water; you won't need it anymore.

Fill a saucepan with 1.5 cups of fresh water and add the sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the orange peel and simmer gently, uncovered, for about 20 minutes – the peel will appear slightly translucent (but not completely).
Remove the pan from the stove and let the orange peels cool in the syrup to room temperature. Store candied peels with syrup in the refrigerator for no more than 1 month..
To prepare the crusts for dipping in chocolate, place it on a wire rack placed over a syrup drip tray and dry for 1 hour.
In a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate until smooth, stirring constantly. Dip each piece of candied orange peel halfway into the chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it sit until the chocolate hardens. Candied chocolate can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days..
Result: 20-30 strips