Here’s a simple Homemade Orange Candy (orange slice gummies-style) recipe you can make without fancy equipment.
🍊 Homemade Orange Candy
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (strained)
- 2–3 tbsp orange zest (optional, for stronger flavor)
- 1/2 cup sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 2 tbsp gelatin powder (unflavored)
- 2–3 tbsp water (for blooming gelatin)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)
🍯 Instructions
1. Prepare gelatin
- In a small bowl, mix gelatin with water.
- Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it thickens (this is called “blooming”).
2. Heat orange mixture
- In a saucepan, add orange juice, sugar, and optional zest.
- Warm on low heat until sugar dissolves (don’t boil hard).
3. Combine
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Add lemon juice if using.
4. Set
- Pour mixture into a lightly greased dish or silicone mold.
- Refrigerate for 2–4 hours until firm.
5. Cut & coat
- Slice into cubes or shapes.
- Roll pieces in sugar for a candy coating.
🍬 Tips
- For a stronger “candy shop” flavor, add a drop of orange extract.
- For chewier gummies, increase gelatin slightly.
- Store in fridge for up to 5–7 days.
If you want, I can also show you a version that makes them like orange jelly slices (the ones with sugar crust and citrus peel look).
