Dark Chocolate Covered Spiced Orange Slices

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 4 Oranges, medium

• Baking & Spices

  • 8 oz Bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon
  • 1 small handful Cloves, whole
  • 1 Maldon salt
  • 2 cups Sugar plus

• Liquids

  • 6 cups Water

Found on cravingsomethinghealthy.com

Ingredients

• 4 medium oranges, washed
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups sugar plus 1/4 cup (divided)
• 1 small handful whole cloves
• 2 sticks of cinnamon
• 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• maldon salt (optional)

Directions

• Bring water and sugar to a simmer in a large sauté pan. Add cloves and cinnamon and stir to dissolve sugar.
• Slice oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices, discarding end pieces
• Add orange slices to simmering sugar water, and cook over medium-high heat, turning slices occasionally for about 40 minutes, until sugar starts to thicken.
• Reduce heat to low, and continue to simmer and turn orange slices occasionally, for another 10-15 minutes, until the liquid is syrupy and almost evaporated.
• Transfer orange slices to a wire rack set on a baking pan, and let sit until dry and slightly firm, at least 5-6 hours, or overnight.
• When orange slices are firm, toss with sugar.
• Melt chocolate in a microwave bowl, 1-2 minutes, until melted. Stir and check after 1 minute.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Dip one side of each orange slice in melted chocolate, and lay on parchment paper. If desired, sprinkle lightly (just a few grains per slice) with salt.
• Refrigerate until firm.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.