Ingredients
Orange Chips:
- 1 Orange
- 125 g (4.4 oz) Sugar
- 25 cl (1.1 cups) Water
- 3 g Mixed spice
Recipe: Orange Chips
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Orange chips are thin slices of orange candied in syrup, then crisped under the broiler. Boil sugar and water for 2 minutes, simmer orange slices for 10 minutes, then grill for 8 minutes until brittle. Serve alongside duck, pork, chocolate fondant, or anise ice cream. Make ahead, keeps well in an airtight container.
Step-by-step directions
Bring 25cl (1.1 cups) of water to a boil with the sugar and let boil for 2 minutes. Cut the orange into thin slices and let them poach in the syrup for 10 minutes at a gentle simmer. Allow to cool in the syrup.
Turn on the oven grill. Spread the drained orange slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them brown under the grill without caramelizing, approximately 8 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Allow to cool and harden.
You can serve the chips with either savory dishes (duck breast, pork chop, etc...) or sweet dishes (chocolate fondant, green anise ice cream, etc...).
Chef Patrick's Comment
Simple recipe, but make sure to only use untreated oranges.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace white sugar with honey or agave syrup?
Honey caramelizes faster under the broiler and alters the flavor. Stick with white sugar for control and to keep the orange acidity sharp. If you want less sweetness, reduce the sugar quantity instead of changing the type.
How do I prevent the slices from caramelizing or burning under the broiler?
That's the main trap. Flip halfway through for even browning. Keep the broiler rack about 6 inches from the heat and watch closely the last 2 minutes. They crisp as they cool, so they should be just golden, not dark.
How long do the crispy orange chips keep?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 to 7 days. In humid air they soften quickly. You can freeze them raw in syrup for up to 2 months, then grill them fresh.
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