Oriental Delight

Name: Oriental Delight
Ingredients: 6 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1 cup cold water, divided; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon finely chopped candied cherries; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water, divided
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped candied cherries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch

Directions

1

Place a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan in refrigerator until ready to use.
2

Combine gelatin and 1/4 cup cold water in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
3

Combine 2 cups sugar, remaining water, syrup, and lemon juice in a small Dutch oven, stirring well. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes stirring constantly. Add reserved gelatin mixture, stirring well; cook, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves. Add orange juice and cherries; cook an additional 10 minutes, stirring well. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture into chilled baking pan. Let stand overnight at room temperature.
4

Sift together powdered sugar and cornstarch; sprinkle mixture over counter top or on a baking sheet. Turn candy out onto cornstarch mixture. Cut into 1-inch squares. Roll each piece in cornstarch mixture; let dry on wire racks 1 hour. Store in airtight containers.