OLD FASHIONED HARD CANDY
A dusting of confectioner's sugar gives a frosty look to this old-fashioned holiday candy from field editor Amy Short of Lesage, West Virginia. "The color is beautiful and people are surprised by the wonderful watermelon flavor!" Amy says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter two 15x10x1-in. pans; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in flavoring. Immediately pour into prepared pans; cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar; break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Bahaa Alsamman
[email protected]I'm not really a fan of hard candy, but I'm sure these would be great for a party or as a gift.
Izaan Ali
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to give it a try.
Abubakar Ansari
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe with my kids. I think they'll love making and eating these candies.
Ayesha Kamran
[email protected]These candies are the perfect addition to any candy buffet. They're sure to be a hit with guests of all ages.
Osmatic filmz
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a keeper.
Wright Stuart
[email protected]These candies are a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy. Just crush them up and add them to the batter.
KAFERO MUZAMIRU
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add different flavors and colors to create your own unique candies.
Kafait Awan
[email protected]These candies are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. They're sweet, refreshing, and just the right amount of crunchy.
Upashna Budhathoki
[email protected]Wow! These candies are so addictive! I can't stop popping them into my mouth.
edis cardenas
[email protected]These candies made a great gift for my friends and family. They were all so impressed with how professional they looked.
Bereket Ayenew
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover sugar and corn syrup.
Joseph Little
[email protected]The recipe was a bit tricky to follow, but the end result was worth it. The candies were delicious and looked so impressive!
Mwezerwa Emmanuel
[email protected]These candies were a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party. Kids and adults alike couldn't get enough of them.
Awolesi Ameerah
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow! My hard candies turned out beautifully, and they taste even better than store-bought ones.
Alex Sheridan
[email protected]My, oh my! This old-fashioned hard candy recipe brought me back to my childhood. The sweet, sugary crunch was heavenly, and the vibrant colors made them a feast for the eyes. Everyone at the party loved them!