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Orange Candy

Homemade Orange Candy: A Sweetly Simple Treat You'll Love

Create delicious homemade orange candy using just two ingredients for a naturally vegan and gluten-free treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Drying Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Candy
  • 3 cups Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness and preservation.
  • 3 cups Water Used to make the sugar syrup.
  • 3 small Oranges or Tangelos The star ingredient for best flavor.
For Optional Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Extra Sugar For rolling the dried slices.
  • 1 cup Chocolate For dipping to add a gourmet twist.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Wire rack
  • mandoline
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry the oranges, then slice into ¼-inch rounds.
  2. In a skillet, combine sugar and water, heat until boiling.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer the orange slices in syrup for 45–60 minutes.
  4. Remove slices, lay flat on a wire rack, and let dry for 24–48 hours.
  5. Optionally, roll in sugar or dip in melted chocolate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.

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