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Jelly candies

Homemade Lemon Jelly Candies for a Sweet Touch of Joy

Delightful homemade lemon jelly candies capture zesty citrus flavors in a sweet treat, perfect for gifting or enjoying.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Setting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 10 candies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jelly Candy Base
  • 5 lemons Zest of
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar for pectin
  • 200 g Granulated Sugar for cooking
  • 100 g Glucose Syrup
  • 7 g Yellow Pectin avoid substitutions
  • 240 ml Fresh Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Lemon Juice to enhance flavor
For the Candy Coating
  • Sanding Sugar or granulated sugar as alternative

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Molds or frame
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the molds by lining with plastic wrap or using silicone molds.
  2. Mix yellow pectin with 100 g of sugar in a bowl.
  3. Heat lemon juice, zest, and glucose syrup in a saucepan until warm.
  4. Incorporate the pectin-sugar mixture into the warm lemon juice while whisking.
  5. Add remaining 200 g of sugar in batches while maintaining a steady boil.
  6. Monitor cooking temperature with a candy thermometer, aiming for 107°C.
  7. Pour the hot lemon mixture into prepared molds quickly.
  8. Let the jelly candies set for at least 2 hours before unmolding.
  9. Coat each piece in sugar to prevent stickiness.
  10. Store in an airtight container layered with parchment paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1candyCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Work quickly once the mixture is heated to maintain texture.

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