A dusting of confectioner's sugar gives a frosty look to this old-fashioned holiday candy from field editor Amy Short of Lesage, West Virginia. "The color is beautiful and people are surprised by the wonderful watermelon flavor!" Amy says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in flavoring. Immediately pour into prepared pans; cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar; break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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The hasan Alom
[email protected]I've made this candy several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the candy is delicious.
Evan Turner
[email protected]This recipe is great! The candy is delicious and it's so easy to make.
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[email protected]I love this recipe! The candy is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Maher Sajjad
[email protected]This is a great recipe for hard candy. It's easy to follow and the candy turns out great.
Troy Christman
[email protected]I've made this candy several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the candy is delicious.
MD Mahfuzur Rahman
[email protected]This recipe is great! The candy is delicious and it's so easy to make.
George N
[email protected]I love this recipe! The candy is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Mahd Plays
[email protected]This is a great recipe for hard candy. It's easy to follow and the candy turns out great.
Shamshad Ali
[email protected]I've made this candy several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the candy is delicious.
Samjhana Rai
[email protected]This recipe is great! The candy is delicious and it's so easy to make.
Victor Recio
[email protected]I love this recipe! The candy is so delicious and it's so easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
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[email protected]This is the best hard candy recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the candy turns out perfectly every time. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.