OLD FASHIONED HARD CANDY

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Home made hard candy is a great gift idea! Use different colors and flavorings to match the season.

Provided by YVETTE MOORE

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
2 cups white sugar
1 cup water
⅔ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint oil, or other flavored oil
1 teaspoon any color food coloring

Steps:

  • Generously coat a cookie sheet with confectioners' sugar, and set aside.
  • In a heavy bottomed saucepan, stir together the white sugar, water and corn syrup until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high and cook to a temperature of 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Remove from heat, and stir in the flavored oil and food coloring.
  • Immediately pour the sugar mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet in a thin stream (this helps it cool). When the candy is cool enough for the outer edge to hold its shape, cut into bite size pieces with scissors. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

Ruth Koina
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I'm allergic to corn syrup, is there a substitute I can use?


MD Joynal Ahmad
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This recipe is way too sweet for my taste. I had to cut the sugar in half and it was still too sweet.


Fathima Shana
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The recipe is missing some important steps. I had to guess at a few things and the candy didn't turn out very well.


Mohsin Honey
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the candy to harden. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Alif Islam Vir
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The candy is delicious and it's a great way to impress your friends and family.


ALPHA israel
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I'm not a big fan of hard candy, but this recipe changed my mind. The candy is so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mr: RajpoooT
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sugar. I had a bag of sugar that was about to expire and I didn't want to waste it. This recipe was the perfect solution.


Aliana Biltoft
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I was looking for a simple hard candy recipe and this one fit the bill. It was super easy to make and the candy turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Onwuka Rosario W
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This is the best hard candy recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I've made it with my kids several times and they love it too.


Iloanya Chinaemerem
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I've been making this hard candy for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect treat for parties or to give as gifts. I love the way it sparkles and the crunch is so satisfying.


Naveed Drishak
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This hard candy recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. I love that you can customize the flavors by adding different extracts or oils. I've made it with peppermint, orange, and lemon extract, and they've all been fant


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