Description
A delightful recipe for Classic Homemade Orange Candy that is sweet, tangy, and perfect for gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large Fresh Oranges (can substitute with mandarins or other citrus)
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar (coconut sugar can be substituted)
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Begin by thoroughly washing your fresh oranges to remove any wax or residue. Slice them thinly, aiming for about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick rounds.
- In a medium saucepan, combine equal parts granulated sugar and water. Heat over low to medium-low heat, gently stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add your prepared orange slices to the simmering syrup, allowing them to cook on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the orange slices have turned translucent, remove them from the syrup using a slotted spoon. Place on a drying rack set over a baking sheet.
- Lightly dust each dried candy with granulated sugar to enhance their glossy appearance. Store them in an airtight container.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 135 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Orange Candy, Homemade Candy, Sweet Treats