Orange Slice

Wash the oranges well, cut them in half lengthwise, scoop out the pulp with a spoon, discard the pulp and remove the membrane without damaging the skin

Cut each half into 1 cm wide strips (photo below)

In a small saucepan, cover the orange strips with cold water and bring to a boil

Drain and repeat boiling five times until they are very clear

Set aside

In a medium saucepan, dissolve the sugar in the water over low heat (about 1 minute)

Cook for an additional minute, add the orange strips and maintain heat without stirring until the syrup reduces and becomes quite thick (about 6 minutes)

Place the strips on a wire rack set in a baking dish and let them dry for 24 hours

In a refrigerated bowl placed over a saucepan of hot water (not boiling), melt the chocolate, stirring gently with a wooden spoon

Transfer to a flat surface and make sweeping motions with a spatula to temper the chocolate

Check the temperature by holding a small amount of chocolate against the lower lip

If it feels cold, it is ready

Return to the refrigerated bowl

Dip the tips of the orange strips into the chocolate and place them on an oiled wire rack set in a baking dish

Chill in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens (about 5 minutes)

Serve at room temperature

Calorie count: 19 per serving