Orange Slices Candy Recipe

How to make it

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• Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
• Mix pectin, water and baking soda in medium saucepan (mixture will be foamy).
• Combine 1 cup of the sugar and the corn syrup in large saucepan.
• Cook both mixtures on high heat 4 minutes, or until foam has thinned from pectin mixture and sugar mixture comes to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred), stirring mixtures in both saucepans frequently.
• Gradually add pectin mixture to boiling sugar mixture, stirring constantly.
• Boil 1 min., stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in extract and food coloring.
• Pour immediately into prepared pan.
• Let stand at room temperature 3 hours or overnight until candy is cool and firm.
• SPRINKLE remaining 1/4 cup sugar onto large sheet of wax paper. Invert candy onto wax paper.
• Cut candy into 3/4-inch squares, stopping occasionally to dip knife in warm water.
• Roll candy in sugar until evenly coated.
• Place in single layer on wire racks.
• Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature overnight.
• Store in airtight container at room temperature.