Old-Fashioned Orange Candy

A Sweet Nostalgic Treat You’ll Love

This classic recipe makes chewy, sugar-coated orange candies just like the ones grandma used to make — naturally flavored, beautifully bright, and full of citrus goodness.

🧺 Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh orange juice (strained)
  • Zest of 1 orange (very finely grated)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin (unflavored)
  • ¼ cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
  • Extra sugar (for coating)

🥣 Step 1: Bloom the Gelatin

  1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water.
  2. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until spongy.

🍯 Step 2: Cook the Orange Mixture

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