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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Better Than Store Bought Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Mix together 2 cups sugar, water and gelatin in sauce pan.
2. Boil 15 to 20 minutes, until mixture forms a short thread; remove from heat.
3. Add the juices and salt to hot mixture.
4. Let cool.
5. Add the zests.
6. Pour the mixture into a 9x5 inch pan that has been rinsed with cold water.
7. Let stand for 4 hours until very firm.
8. Run a blunt knife that has been dipped in water around the sides of the pan.
9. Invert a baking sheet over the pan; turn over.
10. Using a serrated knife dipped in cold water, cut candy into cubes; sieve powdered sugar over them.
11. Roll cubes to coat generously.
12. Arrange candy on cake rack; cover and let dry for several hours.
13. Store in cardboard box or wrappped in paper bag.
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