anise candy
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
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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
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Step 1Boil sugar, syrup, water and vinegar to hard crack stage (300 degrees on a candy thermometer). Don't Stir!!
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Step 2Remove froom fire and stir in oil flavoring and food coloring. This will smoke but it's O.K.
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Step 3Pour into a shallow, lightly greased 18 X 12 inch pan.
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Step 4When it starts to set make marks to cut into small squares about 1 inch.
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Step 5Let harden at room temperature.
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Step 6Break 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.
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Step 7May dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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