Orangettes

Directions

1. 1
   Slice the ends off of the oranges, score the peel from one end to the other, and remove the peels off the oranges.
2. 2
   Slice the peels into thin strips and trim the edges.
3. 3
   Using a medium size pot, place the peels in boiling water and blanch them for a few minutes. Rinse the peels, and repeat this process a second time. This is done to remove the bitterness of the peels.
4. 4
   Prepare the simple syrup by combining the water and sugar in a sauce pot. Bring the syrup to a simmer, place the peels in the pot, and simmer for 1 hour. Once the peels have cooked, remove them from the pot, and place on a rack to cool and drain.
5. 5
   Melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler. Dip the candied orange peels in the chocolate, remove them quickly.
6. 6
   Store the orange peels in an airtight container.