How to Make Homemade Orange Jelly Candy (Soft, Chewy & Full of Real Orange Flavor)

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Ingredients

250 ml (1 cup) freshly squeezed orange juice, strained

150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar

25 g unflavored powdered gelatin (approximately 3½ standard 7 g packets)

60 ml (¼ cup) cold water

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (optional)

2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar for coating (optional)

Tip: Choose sweet, ripe oranges forthe best flavor. Freshly squeezed juice gives these candies a more natural citrus taste.

How to Make Orange Jelly Candy: Step by Step

Step 1: Prepare the Orange Juice

Wash the