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
judkins_jensen@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe.
Op GamingTM
o_gamingtm@hotmail.comThis recipe is a must-try for any candy lover.
Cletos Munyengwa
munyengwa_c77@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to make delicious, homemade candy.
Jim McDonald
m-j@gmail.comThis candy is a great gift idea. I've given it to friends and family and they've all loved it.
Rwahuma Ray
rwahuma-ray@hotmail.comI 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
fang.mingmei@aol.comThis 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
f.m27@gmail.comI'm so impressed with how well this candy turned out. It's so smooth and flavorful.
Emmanuel Hermon
hermon44@gmail.comThis candy is the perfect treat for any occasion. I've made it for parties, holidays, and even just for a snack.
Adekunle oluwapelumi Abdulrasaq
adekunle@gmail.comI love how this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.
Adi gim
g.adi@gmail.comThis candy is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Zaheer Abbasmuhammadllyas
a.z@gmail.comI'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
s49@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.
senuri hanshika
hs73@gmail.comI love this recipe! The candy is so delicious and it's so fun to make.
Veronica Roux
rveronica@hotmail.frThis is the best hard candy recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the candy turns out perfect every time.