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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 81 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons butter
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) 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 each red and 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Robert Pilgrim
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These were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Sue Dillard
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Phizackey BASSINGTHWAIGHTE
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These were a bit too tart for my taste, but they were still good.


Umair Taj
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I made these for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Ali Jee
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These were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Jordan Meyer
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Caleb Pomroy
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These were a bit too tart for my taste, but they were still good.


Shikhor Das
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I made these for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Marv
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These were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Nickesha Ferguson
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Veronika Yefremova
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These were a bit too tart for my taste, but they were still good.


mdhasan17402 the king
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I made these for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Olaoye Zainab
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These were so easy to make and they were so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Turyahabwe John
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Eugene Van Wyk
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Sd Meheraj
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I've made these candies several times and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


USAMAMALIKG Malikg
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These are the perfect candy for a summer party. They're refreshing and delicious.


Lurey Sarkar
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sujan Pokhara
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I used orange Jell-O and they were the perfect balance of sweet and tart.