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Homemade Orange Candy

Delight in Homemade Orange Candy: A Citrus Burst of Joy

Enjoy making Homemade Orange Candy, a delightful treat with customizable flavors to brighten your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Base
  • 2-3 pieces Oranges Choose ripe, firm oranges for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutes recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Corn Syrup Prevents crystallization.
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Opt for agar-agar as a vegetarian alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Water Essential for dissolving sugar and blooming gelatin.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Optional for a dairy-free version.
Dusting
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar Use generously to prevent sticking.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • 8x8-inch dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Instructions for Homemade Orange Candy
  1. Zest 2-3 fresh oranges without the white pith and juice them to get 3/4 cup of orange juice.
  2. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, water, granulated sugar, and corn syrup; heat until sugar dissolves and mixture simmers.
  3. Bloom gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold water for 5 minutes, then add it to the hot syrup until fully dissolved.
  4. Stir in orange zest and optional butter; cook until mixture thickens to a honey-like consistency.
  5. Pour into a greased 8x8 dish, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  6. Once set, cut into shapes and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 25mg

Notes

Choose fresh oranges and watch the temperature while cooking to prevent burning. Let the candy cool before refrigerating for the ideal texture.

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