Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe: Easy Sweet Treats to Enjoy
Enjoy the delightful taste of classic homemade orange candy with this easy recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, orange juice, orange zest, and cream of tartar in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Increase the heat and boil without stirring until the mixture reaches the hard ball stage (around 250°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool.
- Once cooled, break into pieces or cut into shapes.
Notes
- For a twist, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture.
- Be careful when handling the hot sugar mixture, as it can cause burns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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