Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe, a sweet treat that captures the bright and refreshing essence of fresh oranges. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a delicious homemade snack. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even beginners can create these chewy orange confections that are sure to evoke nostalgia and create new memories. Enhance your gatherings or gift-giving with these vibrant candies that are bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
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- 2 large fresh oranges (for juice and zest)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Zest and juice the oranges; set aside both for later use.
- In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, water, sugar, and corn syrup. Heat over medium until dissolved, then bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Bloom the gelatin in a bowl with cold water for 5 minutes, then stir it into the simmering syrup until fully dissolved.
- Add butter and zest to the syrup; cook for an additional 5 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature for about 1-2 hours.
- Pour into a greased dish or molds and let set at room temperature for another hour before refrigerating for at least 4-6 hours.
- Once firm, cut into bite-sized pieces and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (25g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg