Chocolate Dipped Candied Tangerine Slices

I’ve made little bites of sunshine! Seriously, we’ve had what seems like weeks of cloudy, rainy, overcast days here in the Midwest. Not even a peek of sunshine for days, I tell you!

My solution has been to tuck myself away in the kitchen and make something bright, citrusy and sweet. It worked! And, it’s a great treat to share for the holidays.

These bright, little gems are simmered in a sugar syrup to make them tender and sweet. They’ll set up after a few hours at room temperature but will still be slightly sticky. You can use them to decorate a cake, quick bread or cupcakes or my favorite… dip them in chocolate!

Chocolate Dipped Candied Tangerine Slices

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Sweet, tender and delicious, these Chocolate Dipped Candied Tangerine Slices are a little bite of sunshine and a great homemade holiday gift!

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: about 25 slices 1x
• Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 4 tangerines or small oranges, cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the sugar is dissolved. Gently layer the tangerine slices into the sugar mixture.
2. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring once. Remove from the heat and take off the lid. Let the tangerine slices cool in the syrup mixture for 10 minutes.
3. Gently lift the tangerine slices with two forks, allowing the syrup to drain off. Transfer to a wire cooling rack or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature overnight to dry. Reserve the syrup mixture for another use.
4. In a 1-cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup, place chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 15 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Cool 15 minutes before dipping tangerine slices.
5. Dip half of each tangerine slice into cooled chocolate mixture. Place on a wire cooling rack or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature about 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. They can be kept refrigerated for several days.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Slice
• Calories: 70
• Sugar: 12.3g
• Sodium: 3.7mg
• Fat: 2.2g
• Saturated Fat: 1.6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0.6g
• Carbohydrates: 12.9g
• Fiber: 0.4g
• Protein: 0.3g
• Cholesterol: 0.7mg

Do you have a favorite citrus candy?

A couple other holiday candies for your sweet tooth…
Bourbon and Honey Salted Caramels from Bourbon and Honey
Caramel Peanut Chocolate Bark Recipe from Kingfield Kitchen
Peppermint Pretzel Marshmallow Fudge from Joy the Baker