Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe: A Sweet Indulgence for All
A delicious recipe for classic homemade orange candy, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, orange juice, zest, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Continue boiling without stirring until it reaches the hard ball stage (around 250°F).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet.
- Once cooled a bit, cut into pieces and allow to harden completely.
Notes
- Use fresh oranges for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orange candy, homemade candy, classic candy recipe