🍊✨ Indulge in the delightful creation of Orange Candy with Black Walnuts, a heavenly treat that brings together the sweetness of sugar, the richness of black walnuts, and the citrusy burst of orange peel. This easy-to-follow recipe, crafted for lovewithrecipes.com, promises a luscious candy that will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving for more. 🌰🍭
🕒 Preparation Time: Quick and Easy (Less than 15 minutes)
🔥 Cooking Time: Skillfully Monitor to Soft Ball Stage (Approximately 236 degrees)
⏰ Total Time: From Creation to Consumption, a Sweet Journey!
📜 Ingredients:
- 3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 cups black walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 orange peel, grated zest for that burst of citrusy goodness
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Caramelizing Sweetness: Begin by placing 1 cup of sugar into a HEAVY skillet. With the grace of a culinary artist, stir slowly with a wooden spoon over medium heat until the sugar transforms into a golden brown caramelized wonder.
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Liquid Harmony: Add water to the caramelized sugar and stir with the rhythm of a kitchen symphony until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a liquid canvas of sweetness.
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Marrying Flavors: Now, introduce the remaining 2 cups of sugar, evaporated milk, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Let this delightful concoction dance over low heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a gentle boil.
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The Soft Ball Stage Ballet: Keep a keen eye as you stir frequently, waiting for the magic temperature of 236 degrees, the soft ball stage. Once achieved, remove from heat and let it cool to a lukewarm embrace without stirring.
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Citrusy Elegance: Gently fold in the grated orange peel and the finely chopped black walnuts, introducing a symphony of flavors to the candy canvas.
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Beat Until Glossy: Now, channel your inner candy maestro and beat the mixture vigorously until the candy loses its gloss, taking on a texture that holds its shape when gracefully dropped from a spoon.
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Setting the Stage: Pour this delectable creation into a lightly greased (margarine works like a kitchen muse) 8 x 8 inch baking dish, allowing the candy to set and find its sweet equilibrium.
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The Art of Patience: Exercise the virtue of patience as you let the candy cool until it achieves the perfect set. To ensure precision, cut it into squares before the candy embraces too much firmness.
✨ Enjoy the Culinary Symphony: Dive into the pleasure of savoring these delectable Orange Candy squares, where the velvety sweetness meets the crunchy allure of black walnuts, creating a harmonious melody on your palate. Perfect for desserts, fruit enthusiasts, and those seeking a healthy, low-cholesterol delight. Share with friends or indulge in the joy of a bite-sized masterpiece! 🎉🍬
🔍 Nutritional Insights (Per Serving):
- Calories: 107.4
- Fat: 2.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 2.3mg
- Sodium: 13.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 18.8g
- Protein: 1.5g
Now, embark on this culinary journey, creating memories and moments that revolve around the simple joy of crafting and relishing delicious Orange Candy with Black Walnuts. 🧡🌰
