If you've been looking for a special treat to make with fresh cherries, look no further than cherry mash candy. This sweet and chewy candy is easy to make and boasts a delightful combination of flavors. Cherry mash candy is a delicious candy that makes a great gift for friends, family, or even yourself.
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CHERRY MASH CANDY
This is one of my favorite Christmas candies!
Provided by CKSONG
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar, milk, marshmallows, butter, and salt. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage, 240 degrees F (115 degrees C). Turn off heat. Add cherry chips and vanilla; stir until melted.
- Pour mixture into a well-greased 9x13 inch pan, and let cool until firm.
- In a microwave, or in a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Pour over cherry mixture and spread evenly. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.9 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 189.6 mg, Sugar 54.4 g
CHERRY MASH CANDY
These taste like the real thing for those of us who don't have access to St. Joseph, MO's famous yummy candies. Rich cherry nougat surrounded by chocolate and chopped peanuts.
Provided by Shirley York
Categories Chocolate
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients with mixer til well-blended. Roll into desired size balls. I suggest small ones since this is a very rich candy and the chocolate coat will add some size, also. Chill thoroughly
- 2. Melt chocolate chips with parafin. Stir til well-blended. Mix in peanuts.
- 3. Dip chilled cherry balls into mixture, reheating chocolate if it begins to harden. Chill thoroughly til set. Enjoy!
CHERRY MASH CANDY
I remember these from a kid. They were sure good and now you can have those same old cherry mashs with this recipe.Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Provided by Zelda Hopkins
Categories Candies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine margarine, cherry juice, cherries and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until creamy and well mixed. Add powdered sugar and dry frosting gradually, mixture will become very stiff. Add another tablespoon cherry juice, if needed. Roll in small balls and place on cookie sheet, Covered with wax paper. Chill.
- 2. Melt chocolate chips, add peanuts. Dip candy into mixture. Drain on wax paper.
BING CANDY (CHERRY MASH)
I haven't made this..found it online while looking for some tips on something, and then not two minutes later I saw it in a magazine I get every month. It had good reviews, so I figured seeing it twice in a short period of time was a sign I was supposed to post it..so here it is for the Holidays. One recipe called it Bing...
Provided by Carole F
Categories Candies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Line a 13x9 inch pan with heavy foil; allowing foil to extend over sides of the pan; grease foil and set pan aside.
- 2. In saucepan, mix chocolate and peanut butter. Cook and Stir over low heat until melted. Stir in nuts. Spread half (1 1/4 cups) in prepared pan; transfer to refrigerator. Let remaining mixture stand at room temperature.
- 3. In another medium saucepan, combine sugar, marshmallows, butter and evaporated milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; cook 5 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cherry or peanut butter pieces until melted. Cool 10 minutes. Carefully spread over chocolate layer in pan. Chill the layered mixture for 20 minutes.
- 4. carefully spread remaining chocolate over cherry layer. (If too firm to spread, place in microwave safe bowl; microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds, and then spread.) Cover; chill at least 1 hour. Use foil to lift candy from pan; cut into small pieces. Store up to one week in airtight container in refrigerator. Makes 120 pieces.
- 5. NOTE: If you cannot find Cherry chips anywhere...it was suggested too use White Chocolate chips and add cherry extract with some food coloring (I would suggest in using oil based food coloring by wilton, to achieve the cherry color)..they said you could find the cherry extract at Walmart. It turned out well for this particular person who tried it. If doing this..be sure to use Good quality chocolate..high end brand.
CHERRY MASH CANDY
Steps:
- Drain juice from cherries and chop fine, mix first 6 ingredients together, it may take more powdered sugar to make the balls. Chill and roll into balls. Put on waxed paper and freeze. Melt 24 oz. chocolate chips, 1 lb. chopped peanuts and 2-3 squares almond bark. Dip frozen balls into chocolate mixture. Put back on waxed paper and let set out and dry.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
- Pit the cherries before using them.
- If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a paring knife to remove the pits.
- Be careful not to overcook the cherries, or they will lose their flavor and texture.
- Let the cherry mash cool completely before adding it to the candy mixture.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to make the candy, so that it doesn't scorch.
- Stir the candy constantly while it is cooking, to prevent it from crystallizing.
- Use a candy thermometer to make sure that the candy reaches the correct temperature.
- Pour the candy onto a greased baking sheet, and let it cool completely before cutting it into pieces.
Conclusion:
Cherry mash candy is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh cherries, and it is also a fun and festive candy to give as gifts. With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can make cherry mash candy that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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