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Classic Homemade Orange Candy

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A delightful homemade orange candy recipe that captures the bright flavor of fresh oranges, perfect for creating sweet memories with family.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large fresh oranges (for juice and zest)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
  • A pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Zest the oranges and juice them to collect about 3/4 cup of juice. Set both aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, sugar, and corn syrup. Heat over medium and stir until sugar dissolves, then bring to a simmer.
  3. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. While the syrup simmers, bloom the gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes, then add it to the syrup and stir until dissolved.
  5. Add butter and zest to the syrup, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature for 1-2 hours, then pour into a greased dish or molds and let set at room temperature for another 1-2 hours and then refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
  7. Once set, cut into bite-sized pieces and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Store candies in an airtight container; they can last up to two weeks at room temperature.

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Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/homemade-orange-candy/

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