FONDANT CANDY
An old-fashioned candy from the Mississippi Valley chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. From David S in Nashville: Candies are usually stirred constantly until they come to a boil. The sugar needs to be completely dissolved before it comes to a boil. After the candy comes to a boil you need to let it boil without stirring. It's also important that the candy cool down undisturbed to the proper temperature before beating it.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Candy
Time 1h50m
Yield 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan and boil, rather slowly, to 236F on a candy thermometer or until mixture reaches soft-ball stage.
- Remove from heat to stop boiling; brush down sugar crystals with a dampened pastry brush (this is the important first step to prevent candy from being hard, grainy or sugary).
- Pour the hot candy at once onto a platter which has been lightly dampened with cold water (to help prevent sticking) and allow it to cool to lukewarm (about 110F) without disturbing.
- It will take about an hour at room temperature for fondant to cool sufficiently.
- Beat hard until fondant loses it's transparency and becomes white and opaque.
- Stop beating and knead with the hands until there are no lumps.
- When fondant is smooth, place in a tightly covered jar and it will keep for a long time.
- Fondant becomes more creamy as it stands, if covered tightly. If not covered, it dries out.
- Let stand at least 24 hours before using, for best flavor.
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Daniel Perez
[email protected]The fondant candies were delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the rich chocolate flavor.
Mirajbordar
[email protected]These fondant candies were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using a different type of chocolate next time.
ATTA Ullah Jan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fondant, but these candies were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Sarah Adikini
[email protected]The fondant candies were perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out exactly as I hoped they would.
Melika Parsafar
[email protected]The fondant candies were a bit too hard. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Yahya Albasrawe
[email protected]The fondant candies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Jaylah Carlos
[email protected]These fondant candies were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making these again for my next party.
Nusarallah Nusarallah
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making fondant candies at home, but this recipe made it so easy. The candies were delicious and looked professional.
Ketty Kafuko
[email protected]I've made fondant candies before, but this recipe is by far the best. The candies were smooth and creamy, and the flavor was amazing.
Ryan Toth
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fondant candies turned out perfectly and were a hit at my party. I'll definitely be making these again.