Homemade Orange Candy
Homemade Orange Candy is a vibrant, chewy treat that perfectly encapsulates the sweet and tangy essence of fresh oranges. This delightful recipe transforms everyday ingredients into colorful candies that are ideal for snacking, gifting, or enhancing your favorite desserts. With minimal effort and a burst of citrus flavor, you can create these irresistible sweets that will brighten any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 pieces of candy 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh oranges
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash the oranges and slice them into thin rounds, removing any seeds.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Stir in corn syrup and salt. Heat over medium until boiling, ensuring sugar dissolves completely.
- Reduce heat to low and add orange slices. Simmer for about 1 hour until tender and translucent.
- Remove orange slices with tongs and place on parchment paper to cool.
- Once cooled (about 1 hour), coat each slice in granulated sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (20g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg