anise candy

Congerville, IL
Updated on Nov 28, 2012

Everyone loves this candy and it's so easy to make. I make several flavors every year for Christmas.

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield Makes 18" X 12" pan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup white syrup
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oil of anise, or desired flavor
  • 1/2 tablespoon red food coloring, or desired color
  • - powdered sugar if desired

How To Make anise candy

  • Step 1
    Boil sugar, syrup, water and vinegar to hard crack stage (300 degrees on a candy thermometer). Don't Stir!!
  • Step 2
    Remove froom fire and stir in oil flavoring and food coloring. This will smoke but it's O.K.
  • Step 3
    Pour into a shallow, lightly greased 18 X 12 inch pan.
  • Step 4
    When it starts to set make marks to cut into small squares about 1 inch.
  • Step 5
    Let harden at room temperature.
  • Step 6
    Break into pieces by hand. A kitchen table knife will help break up the larger pieces. Put into an air-tight container. This does not get sticky when cracked and cooled properly.
  • Step 7
    May dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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