Orange Jelly Candy

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix together 2 cups sugar, water and gelatin in sauce pan.
  2. Boil 15 to 20 minutes, until mixture forms a short thread; remove from heat.
  3. Add the juices and salt to hot mixture.
  4. Let cool.
  5. Add the zests.
  6. Pour the mixture into a 9x5 inch pan that has been rinsed with cold water.
  7. Let stand for 4 hours until very firm.
  8. Run a blunt knife that has been dipped in water around the sides of the pan.
  9. Invert a baking sheet over the pan; turn over.
  10. Using a serrated knife dipped in cold water, cut candy into cubes; sieve powdered sugar over them.
  11. Roll cubes to coat generously.
  12. Arrange candy on cake rack; cover and let dry for several hours.
  13. Store in cardboard box or wrappped in paper bag.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

139 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.8g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 35g 13% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 27g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9701mg 100% DV
Potassium 138.3mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.3mcg
Vitamin C 16.6mg 18% DV
Calcium 19.3mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Vegan recipes → Vegetarian recipes → All recipes →