Orange Cream Candy Food

ORANGE CREAM CHOCOLATES

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan add cream and sugar together. Let soak for a few minutes.
• After soaking, bring to a slow boil over medium to medium-high heat. Add corn syrup. Stirring constantly.
• Using a pastry brush and water to wash down the sides of the pan several times while boiling.
• Using a candy thermometer, cook to 238°F *SEE NOTES regarding calibrating your thermometer.
• Pour mixture out onto a damp marble slab, cookie sheet, or chilled mixing bowl (avoid glass as the mixture is very hot). DO NOT scrape pot sides when pouring the mixture. This can cause the fondant to have a gritty sugary texture rather than smooth and creamy. *SEE NOTES if mixture goes "grainy" or sugary
• Place 1 Tablespoon of butter in the center of the batch.
• Cool until warm to touch (5-10 minutes) then beat or use bread hook in an electric mixer. Beat until mixture turns creamy and dough-like. Let rest. *SEE NOTES*
• When ready to assemble chocolates, add orange oil or extract flavoring. Add enough flavoring to create a slightly intense orange flavor. The chocolate will lessen the intensity of the orange flavor.
• Once the orange mixture is ready, scoop or pour into a piping bag or ziplock bag. Cut the end to create a 1/4 inch hole.
• If the mixture is stiff enough to HAND-DIPPING, roll into desired size and shape. Cover and chill until firm. Once firm, dip in melted chocolate. Place on a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper until chocolate hardens. Can be placed in the freezer for a quick set.
• If MOLDING, use a candy chocolate mold. For cleaning and use of chocolate molds, see post on Tips & Tricks for Making Homemade Chocolates. Fill each mold with 1/3 to 1/2 full of melted chocolate. Using a brush, coat sides (paint sides). Raise mold to the light to ensure each mold is fully coated. Place in freezer until hardened (about 5 minutes). Fill each mold with the orange cream filling. Make sure to leave a small amount at the rim of the mold so the chocolate on the top (bottom of the chocolate) will be able to seal. Cover top with melted chocolate to seal. Place back in the freezer to set (about 5 to 10 minutes). Once set, carefully flip and tap. If chocolates are cold enough and molds were prepped correctly, they will just fall out. Do not heat mold or chocolate. This will make the chocolates stick inside the mold (see video for reference).
• Store in an airtight container. Best if enjoyed when freshly made but if kept in a cool dry place, these chocolates will keep for 1-2 weeks if not longer.

CREAMSICLE FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine the white chocolate chips and the can of vanilla frosting in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds at 70 percent power. Stir the mixture. The chips should be about half to three-quarters melted. Use the residual heat to completely melt the chocolate.
• Stir in orange extract.
• Spoon a third of the mixture into a separate bowl. Color the remaining mixture in the large bowl with orange food coloring. Keep adding a few drops at a time and stir well until desired shade is achieved.
• Prepare an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan by lining with greased parchment paper or non-stick foil. Scrape the orange mixture into the prepared pan. Spoon the remaining, white mixture over the top of the fudge. Use an off-set spatula or butter knife to swirl the fudge, being careful not to mix the orange and white together too much.
• Chill in the refrigerator for several hours until well set. Lift the fudge out of the baking pan and cut into square.

CREAMY ORANGE CARAMELS

Steps:

• Line an 11x7-in. dish with foil, letting ends extend over sides by 1 in.; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; boil gently, without stirring, for 4 minutes., Remove from the heat; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Immediately pour into prepared dish (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm., Using foil, lift out candy; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into scant 1-1/2x1-in. pieces. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.

ORANGE JELLY CANDIES

Steps:

• Butter a 9-in. square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the pectin, baking soda and water (mixture will be foamy). In another saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring both mixtures to a boil. Cook until foam on pectin mixture thins slightly and sugar mixture comes to a full rolling boil, about 4 minutes. Gradually add pectin mixture to boiling sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat. Stir in orange oil and food coloring. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours or until set. , Sprinkle waxed paper with sugar; invert pan onto sugar. With a knife dipped in warm water, cut candy into 1-in. squares; roll in additional sugar. Place on a wire rack. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature overnight. Store in an airtight container.

VALENTINE'S DAY ORANGE CHOCOLATE CREAMS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the cream filling. Combine confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, both extracts, and food coloring until combined and has formed a sticky consistency.
• 2. Wrap in a sheet of cling wrap and pop in the freezer. Allow to chill for 30 minutes.
• 3. Melt your chocolate over a double boiler in order to melt completely. (If chocolate is too thick, at a teaspoon of vegetable shortening to thin out slightly.)
• 4. Cut your filling to desired Shape and size. Roll to desired thickness. Once cut, return to the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
• 5. Dip in chocolate, and set on parchment or a silicone mat to set and harden.
• 6. Once hardened, commence eating and enjoy responsibly. ;)

CANDY CORN CREAMY ORANGE FLOAT

Steps:

• Rub the orange wedge along the rims of 2 pint-size glasses. Pour the sugar onto a shallow dish and dip the rims of the glasses into the sugar.
• Put 2 to 3 scoops of coconut sorbet into each glass. Fill each glass with orange soda (you may not need to use it all). If you pour the soda over the back of a spoon into the glasses, it will keep the soda from breaking up the sorbet too much. Top each float with lots of whipped cream and sprinkle with yellow sanding sugar. Add a straw and enjoy!

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips in a bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream and orange zest to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips. Let stand for 1 minute; whisk until smooth. Add extract. Cover and chill for 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. , Beat mixture for 10-15 seconds or just until it lightens in color (do not overbeat). Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill for 5 minutes. , Gently shape into balls; roll half in nuts. In a microwave; melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.

ORANGE CREAM FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cream and butter. Heat to soft ball stage, 234 degrees F (112 degrees C). Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips; mix well until the chips melt. Reserve 1 cup of mixture and set aside.
• To the remaining mixture add orange flavoring, yellow and red food coloring. Stir well and pour into prepared pan. Pour reserved cream mixture on top. Using a knife, swirl layers for decorative effect.
• Chill for 2 hours, or until firm, and cut into squares.

ORANGE CREAMSICLE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9 inch square pan with "Release" foil or line with regular foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Place marshmallow crème and white chips in a large mixing bowl.
• Combine sugar, cream and butter in saucepan.
• Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring once or twice, until mixture reaches 235°F
• Remove from heat immediately and pour hot cream mixture into mixing bowl with chips and marshmallow crème.
• Stir well with a wooden spoon -- mixture might look slightly stretchy and unappetizing, but don't worry, it will smooth out.
• Remove 1 cup of mixture and set aside.
• Stir orange extract and a few drops of each color food coloring into mixture which remains in bowl.
• Stir until it reaches a lovely orange hue.
• Adjust colors if needed.
• Pour orange mixture into prepared pan. Pour or spoon white mixture on top.
• Drag a knife through both to make swirls.
• Using a sheet of foil, press down slightly to smooth top.
• Let cool to room temperature (about 40 minutes) then chill for one hour or until set.
• Lift fudge from pan using foil handles and using a large knife, score into squares.

ORANGE CREAM CANDY

Steps:

• Lightly grease 9x13 pan.
• large bowl mix geletin and juice.
• let dissolve.
• in med saucepan combine water, vanilla and sugar.
• stir over med heat for 5 min, or until thickened.
• pour sugar mixture into bowl with juice and geletin.
• whip on high speed for about 10 minutes, or untill fluffy and creamy.
• pour into prepared pan.
• let stand for about 1 hr or until firm.
• dust with powdered sugar and cut to serve.
• store in ziplock bag.