BUTTERSCOTCH HARD CANDY

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I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety... and they sure don't last long! -Darlene Smithers, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
2-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Cube remaining butter and set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage). Add the honey, salt and remaining butter; stir constantly until the mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in the rum extract. Pour into prepared pan without scraping; do not spread. Cool until the candy is almost set, 1-2 minutes. Score into 1-in. squares; cool completely. Break squares apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MD Najmul Maij
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This candy is delicious, but it's a bit too hard for my teeth.


Md Mashria
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the candy to set properly. I think I'm going to give up.


Igara Jennifer
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This candy is a bit too sweet for me, but I still enjoy it.


Abrahim Ali
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I've made this candy several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Rickey Harrison
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This is the best butterscotch hard candy recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and the candy is always perfect.


Sayd Hraz
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I love this candy! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


NAM VORN
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This candy is delicious, but it's a bit too hard for my teeth.


Juan Cipriano
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the candy to set properly. I think I'm going to give up.


Nasim Reza
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This candy is a bit too sweet for me, but I still enjoy it.


Sujal Rai
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I've made this candy several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Jaggu Khan
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This is the best butterscotch hard candy recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and the candy is always perfect.


Aishat Agbakanmi
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I love this candy! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Carl West
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This candy is delicious, but it's a bit too hard for my teeth.


Amelia Tumanguil
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the candy to set properly. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Eyamin am momin orko
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This candy is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Tamoor Shah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the candy turned out perfectly. It was easy to make and it tasted amazing.


adeel shabbir
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This is the best butterscotch hard candy I've ever had! It's so smooth and creamy.


Ayter Khan
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I've made this candy several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it.


Shane Yama
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This candy is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I will definitely be making it again.