Description
A delicious and easy dessert made with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and a hint of orange zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Grease an 8-inch square pan with oil or nonstick spray.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Once dissolved, bring to a gentle boil without stirring.
- Meanwhile, mix cornstarch with 1/2 cup water in another bowl until smooth.
- Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the boiling syrup and stir continuously until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in orange zest and cinnamon powder.
- Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Let cool at room temperature for about 4 hours or until firm.
- Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Make sure to let the squares cool completely for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg