Description
Indulge in the sweet tanginess of homemade orange candy with this easy recipe. These citrus treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a burst of fresh orange flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Orange Candy:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (strained)
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Cook the Candy Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, orange zest, sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add Color and Cool: Remove from heat, stir in orange food coloring if desired. Pour into the dish and let cool.
- Cut and Serve: Once firm, cut into squares or break into shards. Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Be cautious when working with hot sugar syrup—it can burn.
- You can use silicone molds for shaped candies.
- Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
