Orange Candy
A rich, sweet orange-flavored candy with walnuts, featuring caramelized sugar and a creamy orange peel infusion, perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put 1 cup of sugar into a heavy frying pan and stir with a wooden spoon over medium heat until the sugar is melted and caramelized to a golden brown color.
- Add the water and stir until the sugar completely redissolves.
- Add the remaining 2 cups sugar, evaporated milk, and salt.
- Place over low heat and stir until the mixture begins to boil.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until it reaches the soft ball stage (236°).
- Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm, without stirring.
- Add the orange peel and chopped walnuts.
- Beat until the candy loses its gloss and will hold its shape when dropped from a spoon.
- Pour into a lightly buttered 8-inch square pan and cool until set.
- Cut into squares before the candy becomes too firm.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
290
kcal
15% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).