Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe: The Best Bursts of Flavor
Discover the delightful sweetness of classic homemade orange candy with this easy recipe that bursts with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, orange juice, orange zest, salt, and corn syrup.
- Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, allowing it to reach 240°F (115°C).
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased surface and let it set until firm.
- Cut into desired shapes and allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store candies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Experiment by adding different citrus flavors for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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