Description
Indulge in the nostalgic taste of homemade orange candy with this classic recipe. Sweet, tangy, and bursting with citrus flavor, these treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or gifting to loved ones.
Ingredients
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For the Orange Candy:
- 2 large fresh oranges (zested and juiced)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges: Zest the oranges and juice them. Set aside the zest and juice.
- Make the Sugar Syrup: Combine orange juice, water, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Simmer the mixture.
- Simmer the Mixture: Let the syrup simmer for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Prepare the Gelatin: Bloom gelatin in cold water, then add to the simmering syrup.
- Add Butter and Zest: Stir in butter and orange zest, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Cool the Mixture: Remove from heat and cool for 1-2 hours.
- Pour and Set: Pour into a dish or molds, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours until firm.
- Cut and Serve: Remove from molds, cut into pieces, and dust with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy: Serve and savor your Old Fashioned Orange Candy!
Notes
- You can customize the candy by adding different extracts like lemon or vanilla.
- Store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
