Candied Orange Slices with Ganache Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• Oranges:
• 8 (1/4-inch-thick) unpeeled orange slices (about 2 oranges)
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups turbinado sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
• Dash of salt
• Ganache:
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

1. To prepare oranges, place orange slices in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; drain orange slices on paper towels.
2. Combine sugars, 1 1/2 cups water, liqueur, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil (do not stir); reduce heat and simmer, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 220° (about 8 minutes). Add orange slices; simmer, without stirring, 45 minutes or until peel becomes translucent. Remove orange slices from syrup with a slotted spoon; drain on parchment paper for 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Place on a wire rack, and cool completely. Cut orange slices into quarters.
3. To prepare ganache, place milk in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 1 minute. Add chocolate chips; let stand 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until chocolate melts. Serve orange wedges with ganache.