Candied Orange Segments with Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt

And before you know it... It's October already and we are well into the Spring season. The year has gone by so quickly, it's almost unbelievable.

I may seem a little inactive on this space but have definitely still been experimenting in the kitchen a lot and taking photos regularly. Finding the time to share them has always been a struggle what with trying to balance work, exercise, family and family. I now have a bit of a backlog of great recipes that I've tried that I can't wait to share.

I made these candied orange segments because I had ingredients leftover from when I made my Salted Chocolate Tart with Spiced, Candied Orange. 

I brought a container full of these babies to a dinner party and it wasn't long before they were gone. I've always been a fan of the combination of salty and sweet. These candied orange segments are a fun and easy snack to make and I definitely recommend people to try!

Hope to be back soon with another post. Until then, happy eating! 

Candied Orange Segments with Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt

(an original recipe)

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Ingredients

2 oranges 

1 1/2 cup water

3 cups sugar

2 cinnamon sticks

5 star anise

80g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)

Sea salt flakes

Method

1. Slice the oranges in half before slicing it again to 1/2 cm thick to form segments.

2. Bring the water, sugar, cinnamon sticks and star anise to a boil in a pot. Once boiling, add in the orange segments and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until oranges become soft. Drain and set aside.

3. Place the dark chocolate in a glass bowl and microwave in 30second bursts or until chocolate completely melted. 

4. Spread a small dollop of chocolate on each orange segment. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes.