Delightful Homemade Orange Candy
Homemade orange candy features thin orange slices slowly simmered in syrup until translucent, then dried and optionally rolled in sugar or dipped in chocolate. Sweet, tangy, and beautiful.
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Ingredients
- 3 small oranges or tangelos about 18–20 slices
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Wash oranges, slice into ¼‑inch rounds, discard ends, and remove seeds.
- Heat water and sugar until dissolved and gently boiling.
- Simmer orange slices on low for 45–60 minutes until translucent.
- Transfer to a wire rack and air‑dry 24–48 hours until tacky.
- Optional: roll in sugar or dip in melted chocolate and let set.