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Orange Candy Corn Recipe for Sweet Treats
Make colorful, festive candy corn at home with this easy recipe, perfect for holidays and parties.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- Orange gel food coloring
- Yellow gel food coloring
- White powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a saucepan; heat until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil and cook until thermometer reads 240°F (115°C).
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide mixture into three bowls; color one white, one yellow, and one orange.
- Pour yellow into pan, then orange over it, and white on top; cool until set.
- Once firm, cut into triangles or rectangles.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for best results and work quickly when pouring the hot mixture.