HARD CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME
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
Total Time 45 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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, FatContent 0 fat (0 saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 26mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 99g carbohydrate (89g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.
BUTTERSCOTCH HARD CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety... and they sure don't last long! —Darlene Smithers, Elkhart, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 40 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Cube remaining butter and set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage). Add the honey, salt and remaining butter; stir constantly until the mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in the rum extract. Pour into prepared pan without scraping; do not spread. Cool until the candy is almost set, 1-2 minutes. Score into 1-in. squares; cool completely. Break squares apart. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, FatContent 6g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 17mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 109mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.
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