Homemade Orange Candy: Sweet Treats to Brighten Your Day
Discover how to make delicious homemade orange candy that will add a sweet touch to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and orange juice over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add orange zest and salt, continue stirring.
- Bring to a boil and let it simmer until it reaches the hard ball stage (250°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour mixture onto a greased surface and let it cool.
- Cut into pieces once hardened.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Orange Candy, Candy Recipe, Sweet Treats