Description
A sophisticated twist on the classic candy apple, featuring a rich dark chocolate shell infused with fresh orange zest and extract for a balanced, citrusy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples
- 12 oz high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest, divided
- 6 wooden lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry 6 Granny Smith apples. Remove the stems and insert wooden sticks into the top of each apple.
- Set up a double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl. Combine the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil.
- Melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between, or slowly over simmering water until smooth.
- Stir in the orange extract and 1 tablespoon of the orange zest until fully incorporated.
- Dip each apple into the chocolate, rotating it to ensure full coverage. Lift the apple and let the excess drip off for a few seconds.
- Immediately sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of orange zest over the wet chocolate.
- Place the apples on parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the shell is firm.