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Old Fashioned Hard Candy Recipe

This is a classic recipe for making hard candy at home.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 pieces
Calories: 100 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Sugar
  • ⅔ cup Light corn syrup
  • ¾ cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Flavoring extract Your choice of flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Food coloring Optional

Instructions 

  1. 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3. Insert candy thermometer. Boil without stirring until temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
  4. 4. Remove from heat. Add flavoring and coloring. Pour onto prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5. Cool completely. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sugar: 25g

Keywords

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