Christmas
Hard Candy
Amount Measure Ingredient
-- Preparation Method
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3 1/2 cups
sugar
1 cup
light corn syrup
1 cup
water
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cinnamon
oil or peppermint oil -- * see note
1 teaspoon
red or green food coloring
In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook on
medium-high heat until candy thermometer reads 300F (hard-crack stage),
stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in oil and food
coloring,
keeping face away from mixture as odor is very strong. Immediately pour
onto
an oiled cookie sheet. Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight
containers.
YIELD: about 2 pounds
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NOTES : Cinnamon oil and peppermint oil are available in cake decorating
and
candy supply stores.
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