Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe: A Sweet Indulgence to Try
A delightful recipe for sweet, tangy orange candy that’s perfect for satisfying your sugar cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cream of tartar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, stop stirring and allow it to cook until it reaches 250°F (hard ball stage).
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before pouring into a greased baking dish.
- Let it cool completely before cutting into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For added flavor, experiment with different citrus fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg