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Healthy Orange Candy Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
Calories: 105
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Zest and juice oranges until you have about 3/4 cup fresh orange juice.
  2. Combine orange juice, water, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan and heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
  3. Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
  4. Add bloomed gelatin to warm syrup and stir until dissolved.
  5. Stir in orange zest and butter and cook until thickened.
  6. Pour mixture into a lined dish and refrigerate until fully set.
  7. 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.