Witches Butter (Orange Jelly Fungus)
Learn what witches’ butter is, how to identify this unusual orange jelly fungus, and how to make a unique, spiced witches’ butter candy.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 70kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup witches butter
Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1" piece cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 dehydrated orange slices (or fresh citrus slices)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon citric acid (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse witches butter under running water to remove any dirt, pine needles, and debris before consuming.
- Prepare simple syrup by mixing sugar, water, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, citrus slices, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
- Simmer syrup for 5 minutes, then add rinsed orange jelly. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, then leave in the syrup to soak for 1 hour.
- Remove jelly pieces from the syrup with a slotted spoon, then arrange on lined dehydrator trays. Set the temperature to 135°F and set a timer for 3 hours; flip halfway through.
- Remove when chewy and gummy. They should still be pliable, not hard or brittle. Mine took 3 hours. Cool for 30 minutes, then toss in granulated sugar and citric acid (if using) until lightly coated.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for longer storage.
Notes
- The nutrition information is an estimate based on the amount of sugar syrup absorbed by the jelly and the sugar coating.
- If the coating sugar dissolves, the candy may be too wet and need additional drying time.
- If the jelly ends up too dry after it's dehydrated, you can plump it back up by adding it back to the syrup.
- If you are a fan of sweet and sour flavors, add citric acid to 1 tablespoon of sugar before tossing with the dehydrated jelly.
- There isn't just one way to enjoy orange jelly. Some even eat it raw. If you don't have a dehydrator, you can just eat it soft and gooey right out of the syrup. Others store it in the sugar for up to 3 weeks, during which time it absorbs some of the sugar and gets plumper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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