Description
Delicious homemade orange candy that brings nostalgia and sweetness with a citrus twist.
Ingredients
- Fresh oranges
- Granulated sugar
- Filtered water
- Corn syrup
- A tiny pinch of salt
- Natural food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges: Wash oranges, scrub skin, and peel carefully to remove bitter pith.
- Slice the Peeled Oranges: Cut orange peels into thin strips for chewier candy.
- Make the Syrup: Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring.
- Cook the Orange Strips: Add orange strips to the syrup and simmer for about 30 minutes until translucent.
- Dry the Candied Oranges: Remove strips from syrup and place on a wire rack to cool and dry for 2-3 hours.
- Coat in Sugar (Optional): Roll cooled strips in granulated sugar for a crunchy finish.
- Store Your Candies: Store in an airtight container and enjoy fresh or gift them.
Notes
Use fresh, juicy oranges for the best flavor. Proper cooling time is essential to prevent stickiness.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Snack
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
