mrs. wilson's boston creme candy

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Oct 13, 2011

This it the best recipe- it was given to me over 49 years ago, by a very old friend , it was his mother's recipe.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 1 large platter

Ingredients

  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup light corn syrup (i use karo)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

How To Make mrs. wilson's boston creme candy

  • Step 1
    Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan, except nuts. Cook to it forms soft ball( 236^) on candy thermometer)or when tested in cold water. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes or so. Add nuts; beat until stiff and has lost it's gloss. Pour onto a buttered platter. Refrigerate until set.
  • Step 2
    If you don't want to use a buttered platter, you can pour into a buttered parchment paper or buttered waxed paper lined pan- makes it easy to remove and cut when set.

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Category: Candies
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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