Spotlight Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Clementines

by Dana Angelo White in Cookies & Other Desserts, Healthy Recipes – Posted Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 10:00 am

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We’ve got boxes of clementines around the house this time of year. Peeled and dipped in chocolate, this citrus fruit turns into a perfect dessert to serve with tea and espresso. A light sprinkle of coarse French sea salt heightens the flavor of the antioxidant-rich chocolate.

Chocolate-Dipped Clementines
Makes about 54 pieces

7-8 medium clementines
4-ounce dark chocolate bar (60-70% cocoa), finely chopped
Sea salt

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel and segment clementines, set aside. Gently melt chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave or over a double boiler. Working in small batches, dip segments in chocolate and transfer to parchment-lined sheet. Immediately sprinkle segments with a few grains of salt before the chocolate begins to set. Once all pieces have been dipped, set the sheet aside until chocolate hardens. To quickly harden chocolate, transfer baking sheet to the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Info (3 pieces):
Calories: 44
Total Fat: 2 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Total Carbohydrate: 6 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Sodium: 237 milligrams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Fiber: 1 gram

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Love this idea! I'm definitely going to try this. You get your chocolate fix without going overboard. Love it.: Rachel on January 26, 2010 at 2:55 pm
I like to dip strawberries and dried fruits in chocolate (craisins and prunes are the best!) but I've never tried citrus. Unfortunately, the clementines I just bought aren't seedless, so this wouldn't go down too well, but I may try it if I ever get my hands on the expensive kind.: Tamara on January 26, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Superb. In season and dipped? Oh yeah.: Cal Orey on January 27, 2010 at 12:40 am
Dear me. I think I am going to have to get that box of clemantines after all. I love the combination of chocolate and citrus but never thought of this. Dark Chocolate you say. I am definately going shopping in the morning. I can barely contain myself at the thought of eating this.: CraftyLadyLiz on January 31, 2010 at 12:13 am
I love clemantines. Going to try this recipe. Thanks!: Runnergirl on January 31, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Chocolate Clemantines w/ sea salt. Awesome!: Erbskog on January 31, 2010 at 7:30 pm
This sounds great; we have a store cvlose buy that sell the milk chocolates for making candy: mark on January 31, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Yummmmy: Kathy on January 31, 2010 at 10:07 pm
great recipe: Tania D Jesus Almeida on January 31, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Sounds classy and yummy! Especially with great cup of gourmet coffee! Thanks for sharing!: Julie Ann Miller on February 1, 2010 at 1:25 am
I use to spend lots of money at the rocky mountain chocolate factory on orange chocolate candy.It was just the kind with the jelly center .I may very well have to try this but Will wait on a special occasion.Like when my granddaughter visits in march.: terrie on February 1, 2010 at 3:44 am
this sounds Great! Think I'll try it as a sweet touch to our Super Bowl party.: Debbie on February 1, 2010 at 1:01 pm
This is a great idea!! Will have to try them soon !!: oatmeal on February 1, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Sounds delicious! Can't wait to try it.: Kat on February 1, 2010 at 3:59 pm
yummy…my favorite fruit and favorite sweet in one!: triciatorrey22 on February 2, 2010 at 2:08 am
I will pass this on to my daughter-in-law who loves clementines and choclate–what a great combination!: Daisy on February 2, 2010 at 11:35 am