The Twelve Days of Holiday Treats!
Once again, this year, from December 1-12th I’ll post a new holiday treat recipe every day – inspiration for your holiday entertaining!
The recipes I’m sharing are small batch (perfect for this year of smaller gatherings – each recipe makes 1-dozen) that are simple to prepare and that use everyday ingredients and equipment so hopefully you’ll be able to whip up any of these on a whim.
Today’s treat is a favourite from way back but one I hadn’t made myself until now. It’s definitely a little more involved than some of the treat recipes I am sharing but it’s a fun project for these “stay home holidays”. Orangettes are candied orange peel dipped in chocolate – flavours which scream “the holidays” (hello Terry’s Chocolate Oranges!).
This is a recipe that can be made in stages – none of them are that tricky, they just require a little patience so it really is a perfect recipe to make when you have a little time on your hands.
Tips for making perfect orangettes
- DO use thicker-skinned oranges (you’ll thank me!) as the thinner skin is a bit fiddly to work with.
- DO use the best quality chocolate you can. Since there are so few ingredients, it makes a difference.
- DO take the time to blanch the peels twice – it will remove a lot of the bitterness, resulting in a better flavour in the end.
- DO take the time to let the peels dry overnight, otherwise you’ll be trying to dip very sticky peels in chocolate and it will be messy.
- Do play around with dipping the whole peel strip, drizzling chocolate and just half-dipping the peel for a pretty effect on a plate.
Easy chocolate-dipped candied orange peel - orangettes! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Orangettes (Chocolate-dipped candied orange peel)
Ingredients
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Instructions
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These were a lot of fun to make and play around with – and I couldn’t believe how easy they are! Sure, there is a bit of waiting time involved but it’s so worth it. These would make great gifts for the holidays!
Stay tuned to see what tomorrow brings and in the meantime…
Check out the rest of the 12 Days of Holiday Treats:
Day 1: Rice Krispie Wreaths
Day 2: Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
Day 3: Peppermint Bark
Day 4: Orangettes
Day 5: Rocky Road Chocolate Crackle Slice
Day 6: Candy Cane Sugar Cookies
Day 8: Mendiants
Day 9: Chewy Chocolate Mint Crackle Cookies
Day 10: Apricot, Coconut and Cranberry “truffles”
Day 11: Chocolate, Cherry and Almond Brownies
Day 12: Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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Check out last year’s 12 Days of Holiday Cookies:
Day 1: Easy Three Ingredient Shortbread
Day 2: Jam Drops
Day 3: Chocolate Caramel Slice
Day 4: Melting Moments
Day 5: White Christmas
Day 6: Langues de Chat
Day 7: Chocolate Coconut Slice
Day 8: Cornflake Biscuits
Day 9: Rocky Road
Day 10: Honey Joys
Day 11: Rum Ball Truffles
Day 12: Giant Florentine Cookie (to share)
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