Description

Orange Candy is a vibrant homemade citrus treat made with fresh orange juice, sugar, and gelatin for a chewy, zesty confection bursting with natural flavor. This easy candy recipe delivers artisanal results with fewer additives than store-bought versions and is perfect for gifting, parties, or sweet cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

3 medium oranges
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon gelatin
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
Optional: confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

Zest and juice oranges until you have about 3/4 cup fresh orange juice.
Combine orange juice, water, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan and heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
Add bloomed gelatin to warm syrup and stir until dissolved.
Stir in orange zest and butter and cook until thickened.
Pour mixture into a lined dish and refrigerate until fully set.
Cut into pieces and dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.

Notes

Allow candy to set fully before cutting. Use a warm knife for clean edges and store in an airtight container to prevent sticking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Candy
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pieces
Calories: 105
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: orange candy, homemade orange candy, citrus candy, orange sweets