I would like to think that in Regency times when oranges were a supreme delicacy, that this would have been just the type of decadence Eliza would have sampled at the Hogart’s rout in Rules of Engagement (chapter 5).
36 orange slices, peeled. (tip-If you can find seedless oranges, use those.)
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (about 9 ounces)
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon of Grand Marnier (optional)
Line large baking sheet with waxed paper.
Stir chocolate chips and shortening in top of double boiler set over simmering water until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in Grand Marnier if desired.
Holding the orange slice by one end, dip 3/4 of the slice into melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off.
Place on waxed-paper-lined sheet. Repeat dipping remaining oranges into chocolate. Refrigerate until chocolate coating is firm, about 1 hour.
(Can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead of time. Keep refrigerated.)
