Chocolate Covered Citrus Peels
Chocolate covered citrus peels are a chewy, sweet, and slightly tangy treat made from candied citrus peels dipped in rich dark chocolate. Elegant and simple, they balance bitterness, sweetness, and richness beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 day (including drying time)
- Yield: 20–25 pieces
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Simmering and Dipping
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
5 clementines (peels only)
1 grapefruit (peel only)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water (for syrup)
5 ounces dark chocolate
Instructions
- Peel the clementines and grapefruit, keeping peels in large strips. Slice into thin strips, about ¼ inch wide.
- Place the strips in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. After 1 minute, drain and repeat two more times.
- In the same pan, combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Add peels and cook gently for 45–60 minutes until translucent.
- Transfer candied peels to a wire rack and let dry for several hours or overnight.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short microwave bursts.
- Dip each peel halfway into the chocolate and place on parchment paper until chocolate is set.
Notes
Roll candied peels in extra sugar before dipping for added sweetness.
Try oranges, lemons, or limes instead of clementines and grapefruit.
Sprinkle sea salt on chocolate before it sets for a flavor twist.
Ensure peels are fully dry before dipping for best chocolate adhesion.
Can be made ahead and stored for gifting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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