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Homemade Orange Candy – A Sweet Citrus Treat to Share

Homemade Orange Candy – A Sweet Citrus Treat for Everyone!

Homemade Orange Candy is a delightful treat bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for sharing and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Candy Mixture
  • 2 pieces oranges fresh, ripe, firm
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar no substitutions
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup can replace with honey if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin or agar-agar for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup water for dissolving
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional for dairy-free
For Dusting (Optional)
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar for sweet finish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • 8x8 inch dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Zest two ripe oranges and set aside. Juice the oranges to get about 3/4 cup of orange juice.
  2. Combine orange juice, water, granulated sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and simmers.
  3. Bloom gelatin in a small bowl with 1/4 cup of cold water for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add bloomed gelatin to syrup, stir until dissolved, then fold in orange zest and optional butter. Cook for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Grease an 8x8 inch dish and pour in the mixture, allowing it to cool for 15 minutes before refrigerating for 4-6 hours.
  6. Once set, cut candy into pieces and dust with confectioners' sugar to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mg

Notes

The candy can be customized with different citrus fruits or a chocolate drizzle. Store in an airtight container for best freshness.

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