CHRISTMAS HARD CANDY
This is made each year and it is my granddaughter's favorite time. We get together and have several pots going at different intervals so we are going all the time. This past year my husband got involved. We make seven or eight kinds each year. You have to use the oil and not just flavoring. They can be purchased in a candy store or on-line. This candy is delicious. The recipe below is for one batch of one flavor. So, if you want many flavors, you make many batches but you will need at least two people and of course it is more fun with two. Be careful you don't burn your fingers. This candy makes a great gift.
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put a couple of LIGHTLY oiled and then wiped out, 10" frying pan (metal--not cast iron) in the freezer for 20 minutes or so before starting the candy (one for each batch).
- Put the confectioners sugar in a bowl and put on the table where you will be working with the candy.
- Put the Karo syrup, sugar, and water in a large saucepan; bring it to a boil and cook over medium heat till thermometer reaches 300F to 305F (hard crack stage).
- Immediately take off the stove and add the flavoring and the food coloring.
- Pour into the cold pans and wait till it starts to set; it will cool around the edges first.
- When it does, start picking up and snipping with scissors to desired size.
- Put into the confectioners sugar and leave there, tossing every so often, till you are done.
- When that particular flavor is done, put the candy in a sifter and sift the confectioners sugar off and put into a clean bowl; save this sugar for the next batch.
- AMOUNT OF OIL FLAVORING THAT I USE:.
- cinnamon--scant 1/2 teaspoon (deep red); lemon--full 1/2 teaspoon (yellow); anise--full 1/2 teaspoon (blue); lime--full 1/2 teaspoon (light green); spearmint--exactly 1/2 teaspoon (dark green); orange--full 1/2 teaspoon (medium orange); clove--level 1/4 teaspoon (this flavor is very strong--no color).
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Whitnie Douglass
[email protected]These candies were a little bit too hard to chew, but they still tasted great. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Eva Akter
[email protected]I've never made hard candies before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Mano Rajpoot
[email protected]These were the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter. They were so festive and delicious, and they were a big hit with my guests.
Falaknaz Khan
[email protected]These candies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Ericka Gallardo
[email protected]I made these candies for my kids and they loved them! They were so excited to help me make them, and they were even more excited to eat them.
Bimala Basnet
[email protected]These candies were delicious! I used a mix of peppermint and vanilla extract, and they were the perfect combination of sweet and minty.
Ariful islam Emon
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my candies turned out really sticky. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
Emily Jhonsin
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used a candy thermometer to make sure they reached the right temperature, and they came out perfect.
Pashin Chenal
[email protected]These candies were a little too hard for my liking, but they still tasted great. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
russell kitchens
[email protected]I've been making these hard candies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so festive and delicious, and they make great gifts.
Josh Camry
[email protected]These hard candies were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a variety of colors and flavors, and everyone loved them.