Delicious Homemade Orange Candy Recipe You Can’t Resist!
Transform fresh oranges into sweet, tangy delights with this simple homemade orange candy recipe. Perfect for gifts or a festive treat, these candies are sure to impress everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 pieces
- Category: Candy
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh oranges
- Granulated sugar
- Plain water
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges: Start by thoroughly washing the oranges. Using a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, remove the peel in sections, avoiding as much of the white pith as possible. Cut the peels into thin strips, about half an inch wide.
- Blanch the Peels: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the orange peels and blanch them for about 2-3 minutes. This helps to soften the peels and removes some of the bitterness. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Syrup: In the same saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water (or orange juice) over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the Peels: Once the syrup is ready, add the blanched orange peels to the pan. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the peels cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. The peels should become translucent and tender.
- Coat the Peels: After the peels have cooked, remove them from the syrup with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly. While they are still sticky, roll them in granulated sugar to coat them evenly.
- Dry the Candies: Allow the coated peels to dry on the rack for several hours or overnight. This will help them firm up and develop a lovely candy texture.
- Store the Candy: Once dried, your Homemade Orange Candy is ready to enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: For the best flavor, use organic oranges if possible. Feel free to add spices like cinnamon or cardamom pods to the syrup for a unique twist. If you prefer a thicker candy, allow the syrup to cook longer until it becomes more concentrated before adding the peels.