Description
Orange Candy Recipe made with fresh orange juice and zest creates chewy, vibrant citrus candies bursting with natural flavor. This homemade candy recipe delivers restaurant-quality orange treats with customizable sweetness and no artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 large fresh oranges (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)
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Wash oranges thoroughly, zest the peel, and juice until you have 3/4 cup fresh orange juice.
- Combine orange juice, water, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan and heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Simmer mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Bloom gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water for 5 minutes.
- Add gelatin to the warm syrup and stir until fully dissolved.
- Stir in butter and orange zest, cooking for 5 more minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool at room temperature for 1–2 hours.
- Pour into a lined or greased 8×8-inch dish or silicone molds.
- Refrigerate for 4–6 hours until fully set.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces and dust lightly with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use fresh, unwaxed oranges for best flavor. Allow candy to set completely before cutting. Store in airtight containers to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orange candy recipe, homemade orange candy, citrus candy