ORANGE JELLY CANDIES

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Making candy is my favorite thing to do. I've been collecting candy recipes for more than 40 years and have taken several candy-making classes. These soft confections are fantastic. -Leah Jackson, Washington, Utah From Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2005

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 81 pieces, 27 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons butter
1 (1 3/4 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon orange oil
5 drops red food coloring
5 drops yellow food coloring
additional sugar

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-in. square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the pectin, baking soda and water (mixture will be foamy). In another saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring both mixtures to a boil. Cook until foam on pectin mixture thins slightly and sugar mixture comes to a full rolling boil, about 4 minutes. Gradually add pectin mixture to boiling sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in orange oil and food coloring. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours or until set.
  • Sprinkle waxed paper with sugar; invert pan onto sugar. With a knife dipped in warm water, cut candy into 1-in. squares; roll in additional sugar. Place on a wire rack. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature overnight. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 81 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.9, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 37, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.8

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