Orange Tenders with Chocolate

1

Wash the oranges well, cut them in half, remove the pulp with a spoon, and discard it

Remove the white membrane without damaging the skin

Cut each part in half and then into strips 1 cm wide

2

Place the orange strips in a small saucepan and cover with cold water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer

Drain, re-cover with water, and simmer again

Repeat this process three more times or until the strips are well clarified

Drain and reserve

3

In a medium saucepan, dissolve the sugar in water over low heat for 1 minute

Cook for another minute, add the orange strips, and maintain the heat without stirring for 6 minutes or until the syrup reduces and becomes thick

4

Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and let the orange strips dry for 24 hours

Coating

Grease the wire rack used earlier with vegetable oil, place it on the baking sheet

Dip the tips of the orange strips in tempered chocolate (see box on next page) and arrange them on the wire rack

Let it sit in the refrigerator for 5 minutes or until the chocolate hardens

Serve at room temperature.