Chocolate Covered Oranges
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Chocolate Covered Oranges
Description
This recipe involves peeling satsumas and separating them into individual segments before dipping each piece in a smooth mixture of melted dark chocolate and coconut oil. The coconut oil helps in achieving a shiny coating and eases dipping. After dipping, the segments are laid out on a lined tray and sprinkled with finely crushed pistachios, adding a mild crunch and nutty flavor that complements the citrus and chocolate. The satsumas provide a juicy, sweet base, while the dark chocolate adds rich bitterness tempered by the slight sweetness of the chocolate and texture from the pistachios.
The chocolate is best melted gradually in 30-second increments, stirring between each, to avoid burning, with options to melt via bain marie or microwave. While any orange size can be used, smaller satsumas are preferred for an ideal bite size, making them easy to eat as finger food or snacks.
This treat suits festive occasions or as a refined snack to enjoy the combination of bright fruit and decadent chocolate with a touch of textured garnish.
Ingredients
- 4 satsumas
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 10 g pistachio finely crushed
Instructions
- Peel 4 Satsumas and separated into segments and lay on a lined baking tray.
- Finely crush 10 g Pistachios.
- Melt 100 g Dark chocolate and 1 tablespoon Coconut oil together, either using a bain marie or in the microwave.
- Dip each satsuma segment in the chocolate and put back onto the lined tray.
- Sprinkle with the crushed pistachios.
Notes
- Melt chocolate carefully in 30-second intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning.
- You may melt chocolate using a bain marie or microwave depending on preference.
- Smaller oranges like satsumas are preferred to create bite-sized, easily served pieces.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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