A pretty typical treat in France are pieces of candied orange peel dipped in dark chocolate called orangettes. I am not a huge fan of those chocolate oranges you get around Christmas time but the combination of dark chocolate and orange seems like such a luxurious combination that I had to give it another go. So, I decided to make these orangettes and let me tell you-- they are outta this world. A perfect combination of tart and sweet and elegant enough to share or present as gifts.
Making these irresistible strips of joy can be a little arduous. You have to simmer them in water for 3 rounds of 10 mins each (replacing the water and rinsing the strips in between each round) and then simmer them in a simple syrup for 15 mins. This process is made infinitely faster with the use of a tea kettle. After you lay them out to cool, you dip them in chocolate and let the chocolate harden. All the work is definitely worth it. Promise.
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