Traditional Old-Fashioned Orange Hard Candy with Natural Citrus Flavor | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Sugar Base:
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• For the Orange Flavor:
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Color:
• Orange food coloring (gel preferred)
• Yellow food coloring (optional)
• For the Finishing:
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Cooking spray
• For Enhanced Flavor:
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1/8 teaspoon orange oil (optional)
• For the Molds:
• Candy molds or baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• For Special Equipment:
• Candy thermometer
• Heavy-bottomed saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups
• For Storage:
• Airtight containers
• Wax paper
• Small candy bags
• For Safety:
• Oven mitts
• Pot holders
• Clean kitchen towels