Description
A delightful candy recipe featuring fresh oranges, bringing a burst of sunshine with natural sweetness and chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh oranges (for juice and zest)
- 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
- Zest the oranges to collect the outer peel. Set the zest aside.
- Juice the oranges until you have about 3/4 cup of fresh juice. Set aside the juice.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice, water, sugar, and corn syrup. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Let the syrup simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to concentrate the orange flavor. The mixture should thicken slightly.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. After blooming, add the gelatin to the simmering orange syrup and stir until fully dissolved.
- Add butter and orange zest to the syrup. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove the mixture from the heat once it thickens to a honey-like consistency. Allow it to cool to room temperature for about 1-2 hours.
- Pour the cooled mixture into a lightly greased 8×8-inch dish or silicone candy molds. Let it set at room temperature for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely firm.
- After the candy has set, remove it from the dish or molds. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking, if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, in the fridge for a couple of weeks, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg