Orange Brittle
A sweet and tangy orange brittle with crisp texture, featuring bright citrus flavor, perfect for sharing or gifting to those who enjoy homemade confections.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grease a large cookie sheet.
- Grate the peel from the orange and set aside.
- Squeeze 1/4 cup of juice from the orange.
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan with a candy thermometer, combine orange juice, sugar, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat.
- Bring mixture to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
- Continue cooking until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage).
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in the orange peel, butter or margarine, and baking soda.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet at once.
- Use two forks to lift and pull the mixture into a rectangle approximately 14 x 12 inches.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
330
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).