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Homemade Orange Candy (6 Ingredients) You Must Try Today!

Homemade Orange Candy (6 Ingredients)

A delightful and easy recipe for homemade orange candy made with just six ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, corn syrup, orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking until it reaches the hard ball stage (around 250°F or 121°C).
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before pouring it into a greased baking dish.
  5. Allow the candy to cool completely before cutting it into pieces.
  6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • Make sure to use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
  • Be careful when handling hot sugar syrup.
  • For a different flavor, you can experiment with other citrus juices.

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