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Homemade Orange Candy

Delightful Homemade Orange Candy That Sparks Nostalgia

This Homemade Orange Candy recipe is a delightful and nostalgic treat made from fresh oranges, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Mixture
  • 2 large Oranges for zest and juice
  • 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice strained
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar main sweetener
  • 0.5 cup Corn Syrup prevents crystallization
  • 2 tablespoons Gelatin bloomed in cold water
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter adds richness
  • 0.5 cup Water for dissolving sugar

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • sharp knife
  • Microplane
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Zest the oranges and juice them to yield about one cup of juice. Set zest and juice aside.
  2. In a saucepan, combine orange juice, water, sugar, and corn syrup. Heat gently until dissolved, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  4. Add bloomed gelatin to the warm syrup, stirring until dissolved.
  5. Mix in the reserved orange zest and butter, cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Pour mixture into a greased or lined baking dish, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours to set.
  7. Cut into bite-sized pieces and dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store candies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

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