Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe – Easy and Delicious
Enjoy a classic homemade orange candy recipe featuring old fashioned orange slice candy chewy delights made with sweet syrup. This easy stovetop orange jelly candies gelatin creates soft chewy orange fruit candy natural juice perfect for nostalgic treats and grandma’s orange drop candy sugar syrup lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 day 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 slices 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small oranges or tangelos about 18–20 slices
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Cut the oranges into ¼ inch thick rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture starts boiling.
- Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and place the orange slices evenly in the syrup. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes stirring occasionally until the peel becomes translucent.
- Remove the slices carefully with tongs and place them on a wire rack to dry uncovered at room temperature for one to two days until firm but tacky.
- Optionally, toss the dried slices in sugar for a frosted look or dip in melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky salt.
Notes
- Small oranges or mandarins work best for neat slices
- Do not reduce sugar
- it is essential for preservation
- Save leftover orange syrup for cocktails sparkling water or cakes
- Store slices in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers
- Not freezer-friendly
- keep at room temperature for up to 1 month
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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