Across Israel, citrus season has always been celebrated for its many blessings. Orange peels are saved, simmered, and transformed into incense – filling kitchens with a layered aroma of sweetness, bitterness, and spice. This spiced version of Fenster’s Golden Strips embodies this same sensation of warmth and depth to the classic candied peel.
Real orange peels are sliced thin and gently candied until tender, allowing sugar to penetrate while preserving the peel’s structure. A delicate blend of spices is added during the process, rounding out the citrus with soft, aromatic notes that linger rather than announce themselves. Once cooled, the peels are coated in dark chocolate, forming a thin shell that snaps lightly before giving way to a chewy, fragrant center.
The first taste opens with bright orange, quickly followed by cocoa and a subtle warmth that unfolds slowly. The spices don’t dominate; instead, they anchor the sweetness and temper the citrus, making these strips feel richer and more complex than the classic version. Each piece varies slightly in shape and thickness, reflecting the handmade process and the fruit itself.
Packed in a rigid cardboard box to protect texture and freshness, the strips are gathered loosely inside, meant to be enjoyed one at a time – alongside coffee, after a meal, or shared casually. This version is especially suited for cooler months, when spiced sweets feel most at home.
Ingredients: Candied orange peel (orange peel, sugar, glucose syrup), dark chocolate (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter), spices, emulsifier (lecithin), natural flavoring
Allergen information: May contain milk, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts
Nutritional Information (per 3.5 oz / 100 g)
- Calories: 367
- Total Fat: 10.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 10.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 64.1 g
- Sugars: 56.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
Specifications:
- Net weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)
- Vegan
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
- Origin: Israel
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Fenster’s Spiced Candied Orange Peel with Chocolate
Founded by the Fenster family, Fenster’s Toffee makes old-fashioned sweet treats with a distinctly Israeli character. Before he ever worked with chocolate, Oded had a surprising first career — he was a professional basketball player in Israel, until a serious knee injury cut it short. Changing direction, he traveled to Belgium to learn the art of chocolate making alongside some of Europe’s most respected chocolatiers, then returned home to open his own workshop.
Today Oded and Eyal craft chocolates, toffees, and marzipans entirely by hand, inspired by the authentic flavors of Israel — delicate marzipan, rich pistachios, warm cinnamon, and bright orange. Each piece has a real sense of place, carrying the aromas of ripe fruit, fragrant spices, and the people who lovingly make these sweets by hand.
Their workshop is also a place of purpose. The Fensters employ and train young adults with developmental disabilities, giving them meaningful work, real skills, and a space where they are treated with respect and dignity.
Looking ahead, there’s plenty more on the way: a honey toffee for Rosh Hashanah, sour toffee snacks for kids, a new marzipan bar, chocolate-coated marzipans, unique marmalade flavors, a blondie crunch, and other sweet surprises still to come.
“Our message to you is simple: we hope you feel the true meaning of what we are building together. Your support gives us the strength to grow our business, create jobs, and continue making our handmade sweets during one of the most challenging times Israel has faced. In return, we hope every bite brings you a little moment of happiness and a deeper, heartfelt connection to the beauty, flavors, and spirit of our country. Thank you for everything!”
— Eyal, Oded, and the Fenster Team