Jelly Candies
4 servings
180 minutes
Jelly candies are a refined treat from European cuisine where chefs love to experiment with textures and flavors. These sweets captivate with their transparency and tenderness, while fresh orange juice gives them a vibrant citrus aroma. Historically, such desserts were created as delicate pleasures for the nobility but have become accessible to all over time. Their softness and lightness make them an ideal conclusion to a meal or an elegant gift. They are simply prepared: juice is combined with sugar and orange zest and then mixed with bloomed gelatin to form a smooth, tender mass. After cooling, the candies achieve the perfect consistency and can be cut into various shapes, creating aesthetic pleasure. These candies are a true harmony of taste and texture, a joy for all ages.
1
Pour gelatin with a glass of juice and let it swell for 30 minutes.
- Gelatin: 30 g
- Orange juice: 500 ml
2
Heat the remaining juice and sugar in a saucepan over the fire until the sugar dissolves. Add the orange zest.
- Orange juice: 500 ml
- Sugar: 150 g
- Orange zest: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Turn off the hot syrup and add the swollen gelatin. Stir until dissolved.
- Gelatin: 30 g
4
Take a wide mold and line it with plastic wrap. Pour gelatin syrup into the mold.
5
Place in the refrigerator until set. Then cut into any shapes.
