Dark Chocolate Orange Slices
Serves 20
10 mins prep
5 mins cook
15 mins total
Dark chocolate orange slices are an elegant treat with decadence in every bite. So easy, healthy and a delicious tangy-sweet treat!
Scrub the surface of the oranges with a vegetable brush and rinse well. Wipe the surface dry using a paper towel.
Slice the orange crosswise using a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife. And cut it into uniform 1/4-inch thick slices. Discard the end slices.
Next, place the orange slices on the trays of the food dehydrator. Stack the trays into the dehydrator and turn it on.
Then let the orange slices dehydrate until the peel is hard and the fruit center is dry. This can take up to six to eight hours depending on the number of trays stacked. Also, remember to switch the order of the trays to allow uniform drying of the slices.
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl for about one minute, at low to medium setting. And stir it every 15 to 20 seconds until melted.
Next dip the orange slices along the rind side and roll it in the melted chocolate. Lay the dark chocolate dipped orange slices on a parchment lined tray and let the chocolate harden.
The Dark Chocolate Orange Slice Wheels will be optimum in quality for about 2 weeks. Beyond that, the chocolate may lose some shine, but with no difference in taste.