ORANGE JELLY CANDY

Orange Jelly Candy image

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories Candy

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 1/4 lb

Number Of Ingredients 9

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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

Steps:

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