Classic Homemade Orange Candy: The Best Sweet Treat Recipe
A delightful recipe for making classic homemade orange candy, perfect for any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon zest of orange
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, orange juice, and salt. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then lower to simmer.
- Add the orange zest and continue to cook until the temperature reaches 240°F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before pouring into a greased baking dish.
- Let it set for several hours at room temperature until firm.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh oranges for juice and zest.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the candy fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe