Description
This simple 3-Ingredient Orange Candy recipe transforms fresh orange juice, sugar, and cornstarch into a chewy, tangy homemade treat. Perfect for citrus lovers craving a natural fruity candy without artificial additives, it’s easy to make and fun to share.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) fresh orange juice, strained
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
- Optional: powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Heat Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice and granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves into the juice.
- Thicken: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, creating a smooth slurry. Gradually pour this slurry into the saucepan while stirring constantly. Continue to cook the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Set: Pour the thickened orange candy mixture into a small pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to prevent sticking. Allow it to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until the candy is firm and set.
- Cut: Once firm, remove the candy from the pan and slice it into cubes or strips as desired. Optionally, toss the pieces in powdered sugar to prevent them from sticking together.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed and strained orange juice for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Make sure to stir constantly when adding the cornstarch slurry to avoid lumps.
- Coating the candy in powdered sugar helps prevent sticking and adds a sweet finish.
- Store the candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This recipe can be adapted with other citrus juices like lemon or grapefruit for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop cooking, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 10g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: orange candy, homemade candy, 3 ingredient candy, citrus candy, easy candy recipe, no bake candy
