Chocolate Dipped Candied Blood Orange

A Beautiful Way to Preserve Citrus

Each winter and spring citrus season arrives in Southern California like a little burst of sunshine. Vibrant oranges, lemons, and grapefruit, and one of my favorites, the stunning blood orange.

With their deep ruby flesh and sweet-tart flavor, blood oranges are beautiful on their own. But when slowly simmered in a simple sugar syrup and gently dried, they transform into something truly special: candied blood oranges.

These jewel-like citrus slices are perfect for holiday platters, charcuterie boards, cocktails, desserts, and homemade gifts. If you want to make them even more indulgent, dip half of each slice in dark chocolate for a treat that looks straight out of an artisan candy shop.

The best part? They're surprisingly simple to make.

Why You'll Love These Candied Blood Oranges

• Beautiful enough for entertaining

• Perfect for homemade gifts

• A great way to preserve seasonal citrus

• Delicious on their own or dipped in chocolate

• Wonderful for decorating cakes and desserts

• Naturally stunning with no artificial colors

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Author: Chelsea Pannell

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Candied Blood Orange

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 3 HourTotal time: 3 H & 15 M

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Ingredients

• 4 Large blood oranges
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 cup of water

Instructions

1. Wash and dry oranges
2. Slice whole oranges into 1/4 inch slices (using a mandolin is helpful)
3. Stir sugar and water together in a large wide pan over med/high heat
4. Add sliced oranges
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until translucent.
6. Remove from pan and place on parchment lined baking sheet
7. Bake in a 200°F oven for 2 hours until dry
8. Melt chocolate in double boiler and dip 1/2 of each slice into chocolate
9. Place on parchment to dry
10. Store in airtight container or in fridge until up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

78

Fat

0 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

20 g

Fiber

0 g

Net carbs

20 g

Sugar

20 g

Protein

0 g

Sodium

1 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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What Are Blood Oranges?

Blood oranges are a variety of orange known for their deep crimson-colored flesh. Their flavor is slightly sweeter and more complex than a traditional orange, with subtle berry-like notes that make them especially delicious in desserts and cocktails.

Their dramatic color makes them one of the prettiest fruits you can bring into the kitchen, especially during the winter and spring months.