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Homemade Orange Candy

Homemade Orange Candy: Sweet Citrus Bliss You'll Love

Enjoy the delightful taste of Homemade Orange Candy, a chewy treat bursting with citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Candy Base
  • 2 oranges Fresh oranges Zest and juice them.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Corn Syrup Can be replaced with honey if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Gelatin Swap for agar-agar for a vegetarian alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Water Critical for dissolving sugar and blooming gelatin.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Optional for dairy-free version.
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar Optional for dusting.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Spatula
  • sharp knife
  • 8x8-inch dish
  • microplane or fine grater

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Zest two fresh oranges and juice them until you have about 3/4 cup of juice.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, 1/4 cup of water, 2 cups of granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of corn syrup. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes until sugar dissolves.
  3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
  4. Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot syrup, stirring until dissolved. Mix in the orange zest and butter, cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until mixture thickens.
  5. Grease an 8x8-inch dish, pour in the mixture, spread evenly, and let it cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Transfer to refrigerator to chill for 4-6 hours, or overnight.
  6. Once set, cut the candy into squares or rectangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 22gPotassium: 10mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 15mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use ripe and firm oranges. Monitor heat during cooking to avoid burning, and allow gelatin to bloom properly for the right texture.

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