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Orange Candy

Homemade Orange Candy: Chewy Citrus Treats to Savor

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Enjoy classic Homemade Orange Candy, a chewy citrus delight perfect for sharing and evoking nostalgia.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Candy Base
  • 3 large Fresh Oranges Juiced and zested
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness and chewy texture
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup Prevents crystallization
  • 1/4 cup Water Cold water for blooming gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin Use agar-agar for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be omitted for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Zest only the colorful part of the peel

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • juicer
  • microplane
  • Spatula
  • 8x8-inch dish or candy molds

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Classic Homemade Orange Candy
  1. Prepare the Oranges: Zest and juice the fresh oranges, aiming for about 3/4 cup of juice. Set zest and juice aside.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Saucepan: In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and a splash of water. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Simmer the Syrup: Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes until thickened, resembling honey.
  4. Bloom the Gelatin: In a separate bowl, bloom the unflavored gelatin in 1/4 cup of cold water for about 5 minutes.
  5. Incorporate Gelatin into Syrup: Stir the bloomed gelatin into the syrup until fully dissolved.
  6. Add Butter and Zest: Stir in butter and orange zest for another 5 minutes until fully integrated.
  7. Cool the Mixture: Allow the candy mixture to cool for 1-2 hours at room temperature.
  8. Pour Into Mold: Once thickened, pour the mixture into a greased 8x8-inch dish or candy molds.
  9. Set and Chill: Let the candy set at room temperature for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
  10. Cut and Dust Candies: Once set, cut into bite-sized pieces and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Store Orange Candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer for up to 2 months.

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