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Citrus Candy Recipes

Citrus fruits add great sweet-tart flavor to candies. Find citrus candy recipes here, from oranges to lemons to grapefruit candy recipes.

Orange Pralines

Traditional pralines get a fresh makeover with the addition of orange zest and orange juice in this recipe for Orange Pralines! The bright citrus taste adds a lovely tang to these popular pecan candies.

Marmalade Squares

Marmalade Squares are the perfect candy for the marmalade lover in your life. These tangy squares are bursting with vibrant orange flavor, chewy pieces of orange peel, and crunchy pecans.

Orange Hazelnut Clusters

Orange Hazelnut Clusters feature toasted hazelnuts and candied orange peel mixed with bittersweet chocolate. The combination of crunchy nuts, chewy zesty citrus, and rich chocolate ensures new flavors and textures in every bite.

Orange Cream Cheese Balls

Orange Cream Cheese Balls taste like orange creamsicles in candy form! The smooth filling has plentiful orange flavor from marmalade, extract, and zest, along with vanilla-scented white chocolate and tangy cream cheese.

Lemon Candy Recipes

Nothing complements the sweetness of candy like the tart flavor of lemon. Whether the lemon taste comes from zest, juice, extract, or flavoring oils, the sweet-and-sour balance of these lemon candies is sublime. Fresh lemons are readily available year-round, so you can enjoy these candies any time.

Lemon Cheesecake Truffles

Lemon Cheesecake Truffles have the rich, tangy taste of cream cheese paired with vibrant citrus flavor and a coating of graham cracker crumbs.

Lemon Bark

Lemon bark features layers of bittersweet chocolate and lemon-scented white chocolate, topped with vibrant candied lemon zest.

Lime Creams

Lime Creams are a zesty, refreshing cream fondant candy dipped in smooth white chocolate.

Candied Citrus Peel

Orange, lemon, or grapefruit peel can be candied to make a deliciously fresh, zesty treat.

How to Make Candied Citrus Peel

Candied citrus peel is delicious by itself or as an ingredient in other candies. This photo guide with step-by-step instructions will show you how to make perfect candied citrus peel.

Marzipan Orange Bites

Almond, orange, and chocolate flavors combine to pack a big punch in Marzipan Orange Bites.

Orange Caramels

Smooth caramels are infused with bright orange flavor and dipped in dark chocolate.

Lemon Fudge

This recipe for lemon fudge combines a silky smooth white chocolate fudge with the vibrant taste of tart lemons.

Lime Coconut Truffles

In this recipe for lime-coconut truffles, a white chocolate truffle base is infused with fresh lime zest and juice, then rolled in sweet coconut for a refreshing tropical candy.

Orange Marshmallows

Orange puree and orange zest add a luscious citrus flavor to these soft, plush homemade marshmallows. Try them dipped in chocolate for a decadent treat!

Chocolate Orange Fondue

Chocolate Orange Fondue uses leftover chocolate oranges (or other orange-flavored chocolate) to produce a citrusy, vibrantly flavored chocolate fondue!

Strawberry Lemonade Truffles

Strawberry Lemonade Truffles taste like summertime! White chocolate is paired with strawberry puree and lemon zest to make these light, refreshing strawberry lemonade truffles.

Lemon Chews

Lemon Chews are wonderfully sweet-tart candies with a smooth, chewy texture and flavor similar to Starburst candies.

Lemon Shortbread Truffles

This Lemon Shortbread Truffles recipe is a wonderful combination of cream cheese, lemon curd, white chocolate, and buttery shortbread crumbs.

Key Lime Pie S'mores Bites

Key Lime Pie S’mores Bites feature tart lime-flavored marshmallows sandwiched between two graham cracker squares. The whole thing is dipped in...

Oozing Slime Truffles

Oozing Slime Truffles are citrus-scented white chocolate truffles with a deliciously creepy oozing green filling!

Top 10 Citrus Candy Recipes

These popular citrus candy recipes showcase orange, grapefruit, lemon, and lime flavors.

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