Classic Homemade Orange Candy Recipe: Ready in 30 Min

Instructions:

1. Slice the oranges into uniform 1/4-inch rounds using a mandoline slicer to ensure even drying and infusion.
2. Place orange slices in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then immediately drain. Repeat this process two more times to leach out bitter phenolic compounds from the pith.
3. In a wide, shallow heavy-bottomed pan, combine the 3 cups of sugar, 3 cups of water, and corn syrup. Heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
4. Lay the blanched orange slices in the syrup in a single layer. Simmer gently at approximately 190°F (88°C) for 1 hours 30 mins until the rinds are translucent and the fruit has a 'stained-glass' appearance.
5. Remove slices from the syrup and place them on a wire cooling rack set over parchment paper. Allow to dry at room temperature for 24 hours.
6. Once tacky but firm, dredge each slice in sanding sugar for a crystalline finish.