Best 6 No Corn Syrup Hard Candy Recipes

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Are you a candy enthusiast seeking a healthier and more natural alternative to corn syrup-laden hard candies? Look no further! This article presents a guide to discovering the best recipes for crafting delicious, old-fashioned hard candy without the use of corn syrup. Embark on a culinary journey to satisfy your sweet tooth while maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned candy maker or a novice seeking a fun and rewarding kitchen adventure, this article has something to offer everyone. Learn about the essential ingredients, easy-to-follow instructions, and creative flavor variations that will transform your candy-making experience. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and get ready to create delectable hard candies that are both tasty and guilt-free.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HARD CANDY



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An easy recipe for hard candy. The hardest part is waiting for the sugar to reach the proper temperature. Be patient and use a candy thermometer for perfect candy. This recipe can easily be adjusted by using different flavored extracts and food colorings.

Provided by JUDITH SYNESAEL

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ¾ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups light corn syrup
1 cup water
1 tablespoon orange, or other flavored extract
½ teaspoon food coloring
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together the white sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil. Without stirring, heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.
  • Remove from heat and stir in flavored extract and food coloring, if desired. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet, and dust the top with confectioners' sugar. Let cool, and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

OLD FASHIONED HARD CANDY



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Home made hard candy is a great gift idea! Use different colors and flavorings to match the season.

Provided by YVETTE MOORE

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
2 cups white sugar
1 cup water
⅔ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint oil, or other flavored oil
1 teaspoon any color food coloring

Steps:

  • Generously coat a cookie sheet with confectioners' sugar, and set aside.
  • In a heavy bottomed saucepan, stir together the white sugar, water and corn syrup until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high and cook to a temperature of 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Remove from heat, and stir in the flavored oil and food coloring.
  • Immediately pour the sugar mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet in a thin stream (this helps it cool). When the candy is cool enough for the outer edge to hold its shape, cut into bite size pieces with scissors. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

HARD CANDY WITHOUT CORN SYRUP OR ARTIFICIAL DYES



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A friend of mine has a son with dye sensitivities and food allergies that loves hard candy. This candy recipe can be flavored with any combination of natural flavors without any fear of harming your loved ones.

Provided by Jackson

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups (300g) sugar
1/2 cup (120mL) water
1 tsp (5mL) peppermint oil or extract

Steps:

  • Line and grease a 8-9" (20-23cm) heat proof container with aluminum foil or use parchment paper. I don't recommend using glass as it can crack with thermal shock.
  • Place sugar and water in a heavy 3 qt sauce pan. Stir until dissolved.
  • If at any time sugar gets on the sides of the pan above the sugar, carefully wash it down the sides with a pastry brush dipped in water.
  • Continue to cook on medium high heat until hard-crack stage is reached 310F (154C.)
  • Remove from heat. Let it stop boiling and add in the peppermint oil. Stir carefully with a clean heat proof spoon or spatula to mix in the oil.
  • Pour on baking sheet. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes and score the candy with a knife for more uniform pieces.
  • Let cool completely before breaking apart at score lines and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 27 kcal, Carbohydrate 7.2 g

NO CORN SYRUP HARD CANDY



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Make and share this No Corn Syrup Hard Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jamie m.

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 20 lollipos

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over a medium heat put water sugar and cream of tartar a stir until dissolved.
  • Bring mixture to a boil DO NOT STIR place candy thermometer in mix and allow to reach hard crack stage 148.8C / 300F.
  • Remove from heat and pour into moulds and let set for 30 minutes.

HARD CANDY



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This is a recipe that my Grandma and I made growing up. I continue today to make this every Christmas. Great to give as a gift or just have sitting around a grab when you want one. Enjoy

Provided by Mayniac May Family

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Karo syrup
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon of flavoring candy oil (more or less to your taste)
food coloring (to desired color)
confectioners' sugar
butter

Steps:

  • Mix syrup, sugar and water.
  • Bring to hard/crack boil on candy thermometer.
  • Stir in Candy oil and food coloring. (watch about the steam coming off of the mixture, it can really get you).
  • Butter the heat resistant surface you will be working on. (She had a marble candy board, I use a cookie sheet).
  • When cool enough to touch with hands (but not too cool or it will be too late), butter you hands and kitchen scissors and begin cutting pieces with scissors.
  • Put pieces in a bowl of confection sugar (coats each piece from sticking to one another) and when you get alot in the bowl, skake it thru a stainer to get excess off.
  • This is a very, very fast paced thing! We always cut it to make small pieces, and we bent in any sharp edges to make it easier for the kids. I have poured it into the cookie sheet and as it sets up, you scour it with a pizza cutter. When completely cooled you can break it apart. It all depends on whether I have help or not.

HARD CANDY



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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

Time 45m

Yield 3/4 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 to 2 teaspoons anise, lemon or orange extract
Red, yellow or orange liquid food coloring, optional

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, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (89g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan. This will help to prevent the candy from scorching.
  • Use a candy thermometer. This is essential for ensuring that the candy reaches the correct temperature.
  • Do not stir the candy while it is cooking. Stirring can cause the candy to crystallize.
  • Be careful when pouring the candy onto the baking sheet. The candy is very hot and can cause burns.
  • Allow the candy to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.

Conclusion:

Making hard candy without corn syrup is a simple and easy process. By following these tips, you can make delicious hard candy that is perfect for any occasion. This candy is also a great way to use up leftover sugar.

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