Description
This Easy 3-Ingredient Orange Candy is a simple, yet incredibly flavorful treat. With just three ingredients—orange, sugar, and butter—you can create a tangy, sweet candy that’s perfect for gifting or enjoying as a homemade snack. It’s the perfect combination of citrusy goodness and sweetness, making it a fun and easy candy recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large orange (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the orange: Zest the orange and set the zest aside. Then, juice the orange to extract the juice and set that aside as well.
- Cook the mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, and butter. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.
- Reduce the mixture: Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the mixture to a gentle boil and allow it to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens slightly and becomes syrupy. Stir in the orange zest during the last minute of simmering.
- Form the candy: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully pour the mixture into small silicone molds, a candy mold, or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it cool for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture firms up.
- Cool and serve: Allow the orange candy to cool completely and set before serving. You can place it in the fridge to speed up the process.
- Enjoy: Once cooled and hardened, enjoy your easy homemade orange candy!
Notes
- For a firmer candy, let the mixture cook for an additional few minutes to reduce it further.
- If you prefer a sweeter candy, you can add a little more sugar to taste during the simmering step.
- You can also coat the candies in granulated sugar once they’re set for an extra sugary crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg