candy canes
(2 RATINGS)
I haven't made these yet... another item on my Bucket List! If any of you make these, please post a photo and make a comment!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
depends on how thick and long you make them
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint oil
- 3/4 - 1 teaspoons red food coloring drops
How To Make candy canes
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Step 1Blend together sugar, corn syrup, water and cream of tartar. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Without stirring, cook until the hard ball stage (265° F.) on candy thermometer). Remove from heat and add peppermint oil; blend well. Divide into two portions. Add red food coloring to one one half of candy. Pour candy onto two greased plates. Let cool. When cool enough to handle, pull each apart separately. Form into ropes and twist the white and red candy together. Cut into desired length and shape into canes. Place on wax paper to cool completely.
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