Homemade Orange Candy
Chewy orange squares made from fresh juice, sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin, dusted with powdered sugar.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- 8 inch square pan
- Parchment paper
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice from about 3 medium oranges, strained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 cooking spray for the pan
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep. Line an 8 inch pan with parchment and coat it with cooking spray.
- Bloom. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and rest for 5 minutes.
- Simmer. Stir the orange juice, sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until dissolved, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish. Off the heat, stir in the gelatin and butter until smooth.
- Set. Pour into the pan and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Cut. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 36 pieces.
Notes
Substitutions: Use honey in place of the corn syrup.
Tips: Strain the juice and cut with a lightly oiled knife.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.