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A delicious plate of GUMMY CANDY (ORANGE FLAVOR)

Gummy Candy (Orange Flavor)

Delicious homemade gummy candies bursting with orange flavor, perfect for a sweet treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 10 cubes
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 500 ml strained natural orange juice about 6-8 oranges
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest only the orange part, without the white pith
  • 400 g granulated sugar plus a little more for coating at the end
  • 2 packets unflavored gelatin 24g total
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice helps to set and enhance the flavor

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Small rectangular mold

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix the 2 packets of gelatin with 1/2 cup of cold orange juice. Let it rest for 5 minutes until it becomes spongy.
  2. In a saucepan, add the remaining orange juice, the zest, the sugar, and the lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring only until the sugar dissolves.
  3. As soon as it starts to boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  4. Add the hydrated gelatin to the hot syrup and stir well until completely dissolved. There should be no lumps.
  5. Pour into a small rectangular mold greased with oil or lined with plastic wrap. Let it cool, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours, until firm.
  6. Unmold, cut into small cubes with a lightly greased knife. Roll each cube in granulated sugar to look exactly like the photo.

Notes

For a firmer texture, boil the syrup longer. Store in a sealed container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.