{"id":34830,"date":"2019-01-17T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/dark-chocolate-dipped-orange-slices\/"},"modified":"2024-01-14T07:47:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T07:47:25","slug":"dark-chocolate-dipped-orange-slices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/dark-chocolate-dipped-orange-slices\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY &#8211; Dark Chocolate Dipped Orange Slices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock the timeless allure of chocolate and fresh oranges with our DIY Chocolate-Dipped Hale Groves Honeybells recipe.<\/p>\n<p>This delightful fusion of indulgent chocolate, succulent Honeybells, and a touch of sea salt offers a mouthwatering experience that brings European traditions and British candy classics to your own kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2>Exploring the Sweet History<\/h2>\n<p>In Europe, the marriage of orange slices and melted chocolate is a cherished holiday tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, British candy companies in the 1930s pioneered the iconic chocolate oranges, shaped like the citrus fruit. Now, you can recreate this delectable combination in the comfort of your home using our fast and simple recipe.<\/p>\n<h2>DIY Chocolate Oranges Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>Savor the delightful pairing of Hale Groves Honeybells, rich dark chocolate, and a hint of sea salt with this easy-to-follow recipe.<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients:<\/h3>\n<p>3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/happy-honeybells\/p\/196\/\">Hale Groves Honeybell Oranges<\/a><br \/>\n2\/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chips<br \/>\nCoarse Sea Salt<br \/>\n1 teaspoon vegetable oil<\/p>\n<h3>Preparation:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li>Peel and segment the Honeybell Oranges, setting aside the juicy wedges.<\/li>\n<li>Create a double boiler with water, heating it over medium to medium-low heat. Slowly melt the dark chocolate chips, stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n<li>Once melted, add vegetable oil and stir to achieve a smooth consistency. Ensure the water doesn&#8217;t boil to prevent the chocolate from re-solidifying.<\/li>\n<li>Using tongs, dip each Honeybell Orange slice halfway into the luscious melted chocolate, placing them on the lined cookie sheet.<\/li>\n<li>As you go, sprinkle the slices with coarse sea salt to elevate the flavor profile.<\/li>\n<li>Stir the chocolate occasionally to maintain its silky texture.<\/li>\n<li>Place the dipped slices in the freezer for 10 minutes or until the chocolate firms up.<\/li>\n<li>Store the chocolate-dipped Honeybells in the refrigerator and relish this irresistible treat whenever the mood strikes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unlock the timeless allure of chocolate and fresh oranges with our DIY Chocolate-Dipped Hale Groves Honeybells recipe. This delightful fusion of indulgent chocolate, succulent Honeybells, and a touch of sea salt offers a mouthwatering experience that brings European traditions and British candy classics to your own kitchen. Exploring the Sweet History In Europe, the marriage of orange slices and melted chocolate is a cherished holiday tradition. Meanwhile, British candy companies in the 1930s pioneered the iconic chocolate oranges, shaped like the citrus fruit. Now, you can recreate this delectable combination in the comfort of your home using our fast and simple recipe. DIY Chocolate Oranges Recipe Savor the delightful pairing of Hale Groves Honeybells, rich dark chocolate, and a hint of sea salt with this easy-to-follow recipe. Ingredients: 3 Hale Groves Honeybell Oranges 2\/3 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Coarse Sea Salt 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Peel and segment the Honeybell Oranges, setting aside the juicy wedges. Create a double boiler with water, heating it over medium to medium-low heat. Slowly melt the dark chocolate chips, stirring occasionally. Once melted, add vegetable oil and stir to achieve a smooth consistency. Ensure the water doesn&#8217;t boil to prevent the chocolate from re-solidifying. Using tongs, dip each Honeybell Orange slice halfway into the luscious melted chocolate, placing them on the lined cookie sheet. As you go, sprinkle the slices with coarse sea salt to elevate the flavor profile. Stir the chocolate occasionally to maintain its silky texture. Place the dipped slices in the freezer for 10 minutes or until the chocolate firms up. Store the chocolate-dipped Honeybells in the refrigerator and relish this irresistible treat whenever the mood strikes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42361,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34830"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42453,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34830\/revisions\/42453"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}