Candied Fruit

Styling and Photography by Chay Berger
Food Prep by Leah Hamaoui

 Candied fruits are the perfect way to turn ordinary into extraordinary.

Serves 2

• 1 cup sugar
• ¾ cup water
• 2 Tbsp orange liqueur
• 1 orange, sliced (peeled or unpeeled)
• 1 kiwi, sliced
• 2 oz (55 g) dark chocolate, for garnish (optional)

Combine sugar, water, and liqueur in a large skillet over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Lower heat to a simmer. Add orange and kiwi slices in a single layer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Using tongs, transfer fruit slices onto parchment paper to cool.

Place a wire rack over a fresh piece of parchment paper. Set candied fruit slices onto the wire rack in a single layer. Allow the fruit to stand, uncovered, for approximately 12–24 hours, until dry.