Homemade Orange and Pomegranate Fruit Jellies
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These homemade orange and pomegranate fruit jellies (pâtes de fruits) are chewy, sparkling candies with a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Beautifully sugar-coated, they’re ideal for gifts or festive desserts.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 20 minutes
- Total time
- 35 minutes plus curing
- Yield
- 40 pieces
Ingredients
2 cups orange juice 2 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for coating 3 tablespoons classic powdered pectin 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juiceInstructions
- Prepare Dish: Lightly oil and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Heat Juice: In a saucepan, bring juice to a simmer.
- Combine Sugar & Pectin: Mix sugar and pectin, then whisk into juice.
- Cook to Temperature: Boil until the mixture reaches 223°F.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in lemon juice, then pour into prepared pan.
- Set and Cure: Let sit uncovered for 24–36 hours.
- Cut & Coat: Cut into squares and roll in sugar before serving.
Notes
Use classic powdered pectin for best results. Allow the candy to cure at room temperature before coating in sugar to prevent weeping.Nutrition
- Calories
- 260 kcal
- Fat
- 0.2 g
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 45.1 g
- Sodium
- 55.3 mg
- Protein
- 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 68 g
- Fiber
- 2.3 g