Description
Learn how to make nostalgic Old-Fashioned Candy at home with this simple recipe. These homemade hard candies are perfect for the holidays or anytime you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
Additional:
- 1/2 teaspoon flavored extract (like cinnamon, peppermint, or anise)
- 1/2 teaspoon food coloring (optional)
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust with powdered sugar.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer and cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add Flavor and Color: Remove from heat, stir in extract and food coloring. Pour onto the baking sheet.
- Cut Candy: Let it slightly firm up, then score or cut into pieces. Once hardened, break apart and dust with powdered sugar.
- Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Handle hot sugar syrup with care.
- Experiment with different extracts and colors for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
