Description
A perfected Orange Candy Recipe that turns simple citrus slices into chewy, jewel-like candied treats with a flawless sweet–tart balance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small oranges or tangelos
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
- Optional: 1 cup caster sugar, 1/4 tsp citric acid, strip of lemon zest
Instructions
- Slice oranges into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan; heat until dissolved.
- Add orange slices in a single layer and simmer 45–60 minutes.
- Turn slices every 15 minutes until translucent.
- Transfer to wire racks and dry 24–48 hours.
- Roll in sugar or dip in melted dark chocolate once dried.
Notes
Allow full drying time—24 to 48 hours—to ensure proper texture and prevent stickiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 slices
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Orange Candy Recipe, candied orange slices, citrus candy, homemade candy