CLOVE CANDY RECIPE RECIPES

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a 10-inch cake pan with cooking spray. Line pan with 2 sheets of parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches of overhang all around.
• Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until completely smooth and sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat on low just until incorporated. Add cream, orange zest and juice, salt, vanilla, cloves, and, if desired, liqueur. Beat on low until smooth, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle on flour and beat just until incorporated. Transfer to prepared pan and place on middle rack in oven.
• Bake until edges have puffed, top is evenly dark brown, and center is still slightly jiggly, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.