HARD CANDY
Every evening for a week in December, my husband and I mix up several batches of this soothing candy. When we finish, we have all our favorite flavors and a rainbow of colors. The pieces look lovely in a clear candy dish or jar.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 3/4 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a 15x10x1-in. pan with confectioners' sugar to a depth of 1/2 in. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, make a continuous curved-line indentation in the sugar; set pan aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and continue cooking for 3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals., Uncover and cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring if desired. , Carefully pour into a glass measuring cup. Working quickly, pour into prepared indentation in pan. Cover candy with confectioners' sugar. When candy is cool enough to handle, cut into pieces with a scissors. Store in a covered container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (89g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Jensen Judkins
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe.
Op GamingTM
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any candy lover.
Cletos Munyengwa
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to make delicious, homemade candy.
Jim McDonald
[email protected]This candy is a great gift idea. I've given it to friends and family and they've all loved it.
Rwahuma Ray
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be customized to your own taste. You can add different flavors or colors to make it your own.
mingmei fang
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sugar. I always have a lot of sugar left over from baking, and this is a great way to use it up.
Francis Musonda
[email protected]I'm so impressed with how well this candy turned out. It's so smooth and flavorful.
Emmanuel Hermon
[email protected]This candy is the perfect treat for any occasion. I've made it for parties, holidays, and even just for a snack.
Adekunle oluwapelumi Abdulrasaq
[email protected]I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.
Adi gim
[email protected]This candy is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Zaheer Abbasmuhammadllyas
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good hard candy recipe for a long time.
NWAJIOBI Stanley Diamond. C
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.
senuri hanshika
[email protected]I love this recipe! The candy is so delicious and it's so fun to make.
Veronica Roux
[email protected]This is the best hard candy recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the candy turns out perfect every time.