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anise candy

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Nancy Altshue
Congerville, IL

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

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For anise candy

  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 c
    white syrup
  • 3 Tbsp
    vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    oil of anise, or desired flavor
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    red food coloring, or desired color
  • powdered sugar if desired

How To Make anise candy

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

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