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Delicious Orange Jelly Candy

Delicious Orange Jelly Candy

This delicious orange jelly candy combines the tartness of sour oranges with just the right amount of sweetness for a chewy, zesty treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: DESSERT RECIPES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jelly Mixture
  • 1 cup sour orange juice freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 cup sugar granulated or coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons agar agar powder form
Optional Coatings
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for sprinkling
  • 5 drops food coloring orange or yellow for enhancement

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • rimmed 10x10 inch pan
  • sharp knife
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Making the Candy
  1. In a large saucepan, mix together the sugar, sour orange juice, and agar agar powder. If you'd like, add a few drops of food coloring.
  2. Stir the mixture CONSTANTLY over medium-high heat until it reaches a rolling boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for about 4-5 minutes until it thickens.
  3. Pour the hot mixture into a lined pan and chill in the fridge for at least two hours until set.
  4. Take the pan out, cover an edge with new parchment paper, and sprinkle powdered sugar over the jelly surface.
  5. Dip a knife in warm water to loosen the jelly. Slice it into two blocks.
  6. Gently roll each piece into a tight log.
  7. Cut each log into 1/2-inch pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly squeezed sour orange juice and allow the jelly to chill fully before cutting.

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