Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe – Easy and Delicious Treat
A delightful and easy recipe for making classic homemade orange candy that will brighten your day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, orange juice, and cream of tartar. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, orange zest, and butter until well blended.
- Pour onto a greased baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Once cooled, break into pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh oranges for juice and zest.
- Store the candy in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg