Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe: Easy, Zesty, and Indulgent
An easy to follow recipe for making classic orange candy at home, perfect for a zesty treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, orange juice, and corn syrup. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat, stir in orange zest, and pour onto a greased baking sheet.
- Let it cool completely and then break into pieces.
Notes
- Make sure to use a candy thermometer for accurate results.
- Store candy in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orange candy, homemade candy, classic recipes