In many Israeli homes, citrus is treated with care long after the fruit itself is eaten. Orange peels are simmered, dried, and saved to infuse the home with the refreshing and nostalgic scent of these bright winter fruits. Thin lengths of orange peel are candied slowly, then coated in chocolate to create a sweet that feels familiar to anyone who grew up around homemade citrus preserves or groves.
The orange peels are cooked until tender, absorbing sugar while keeping their natural bitterness intact. Once set, they are dipped in chocolate to form a thin shell. The first taste is bright and citrusy, followed by the deeper flavor of cocoa, with the peel holding everything together. Each strip is slightly irregular, reflecting the handmade process and the natural shape of the fruit itself. These are often eaten one at a time, with coffee or tea, or kept on hand as a small treat.
Inside the box, the strips are gathered loosely, allowing their shape and texture to remain intact. The packaging protects them from heat and movement, the same way candied peels are traditionally stored in Israeli kitchens, ready to be shared among friends and loved ones.
Ingredients: Candied orange peel (orange peel, sugar, glucose syrup), dark chocolate (cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithin), natural flavoring
Allergen information: May contain milk, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts
Nutritional Information (per 3.5 oz / 100 g)
- Calories: 368
- Total Fat: 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 63.6 g
- Sugars: 56.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
Specifications:
- Net weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)
- Dietary: Vegan
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
- Origin: Israel
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Fenster’s 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