ORANGE GUMDROPS

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I've been looking for a recipe for homemade orange slice candy. I found this on About.com. I hope to try it when I get home!

Provided by Vindwyn

Categories     Candy

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 72 gumdrops, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup orange juice
1 (1 3/4 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 drops red food coloring, if desired
sugar

Steps:

  • Line loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches, with aluminum foil. Brush with oil. Heat 1 cup sugar and the corn syrup to boiling in 1-1/2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring, to 280 degrees F. on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into hard but not brittle threads.
  • While cooking sugar mixture, heat orange juice, pectin and baking soda to boiling (mixture will be foamy) in 2-quart saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly; reduce heat.
  • Slowly pour hot sugar mixture in a thin stream into orange juice mixture, stirring constantly (this should take 1 to 2 minutes); remove from heat. Stir in food color. Let stand 2 minutes. Skim off foam.
  • Pour mixture into pan. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature 24 hours. Lift foil from pan and remove foil from sides. Cut into 3/4-inch squares with knife dipped into sugar. Roll squares in sugar. Let stand uncovered at room temperature 1 hour. Store gumdrops in airtight container.
  • Grape Gumdrops: Substitute grape juice for the orange juice and blue food color for the red.
  • Apple-Cherry Gumdrops: Substitute apple-cherry drink for the orange juice and use red food color.

Ahmad hanafi
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I've made these gumdrops several times and they always turn out great. They're a delicious and easy treat that everyone loves.


Ishu Dhliwayo
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These gumdrops are a great way to use up extra oranges. They're also a fun and easy activity to do with kids.


Mahamed Seid
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I followed the recipe exactly and my gumdrops turned out great. They're a delicious and easy treat.


Julieta Ballesteros
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These gumdrops are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


vashu Bohora
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I love the orange flavor of these gumdrops. They're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Emmanuel Omorigie
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These gumdrops are so cute and festive. They're perfect for Halloween or Christmas.


B.J. McMahon
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I've made these gumdrops several times and they always turn out great. They're a delicious and easy treat that everyone loves.


Teddy
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These orange gumdrops are a great way to use up extra oranges. They're also a fun and easy activity to do with kids.


atif Jamal
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I made these gumdrops for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste great.


Rowland Benstowe
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These orange gumdrops are the perfect candy for any occasion. They're easy to make and only require a few ingredients. I love that they're made with real orange juice, which gives them a delicious and refreshing flavor.