Save Money By Making Your Own Hard Candy

These days, we are all looking to save money. One way I like to do this is by making my own hard candy. A common misconception is that candy making is difficult, when it fact, it's really easy.

When it comes to making these recipes, you need to follow the directions closely. Make sure your ingredient measurements are exact. Any variations from the original recipes, could spell disaster.

All of these recipes require the use of a candy thermometer.

Thermometer Hints

To check thermometer for accuracy, let stand 10 minutes in boiling water. thermometer should read 212 degrees.

thread: 230-234 degrees
soft ball: 234-238 degrees
medium ball 238-244 degrees
firm ball 244-248 degrees
hard ball 248-254 degrees
very hard ball 254-265 degrees
light crack 265-285 degrees
hard crack 290-300 degrees

Hard Candy

3 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. water
1 tsp. Lorann Flavoring oil
Food Coloring, if desired

Sprinkle a 18 x 24" strip of heavy duty foil with powdered sugar. Mix next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil, without stirring, until temperature reaches 310 degrees or until drops of syrup form hard and brittle threads in cold water. Remove from heat. Stir in flavoring oil and coloring if desired. Pour onto foil. Cool and break into pieces.

Molded Candy

1/2 c. water
2 c. sugar
2/3 c. light corn syrup
Food coloring, optional

Spray candy molds with non-stick cooking spray. Place water in a saucepan. Add sugar and light corn syrup, mixing well. Heat to 300 degrees. Do not stir. Natural boiling action will combine ingredients. Add food coloring, if desired at 265 degrees. Remove from heat and let the mixture sit until it stops bubbling. Pour syrup into molds and let cool.

Tip: If you are adding food coloring, add only one drop at a time.

Candy making for the first time can be a little intimidating. Once you make it and achieve optimum results, you will find yourself looking for additional recipes. I hope you will give it a try.

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Shelly Hill has been working from home in Direct Sales since 1989 and is a Manager with Tupperware. You can contact Shelly at: Web: my.tupperware.com/Ravish30 Recipe Blog: wahmshelly.blogspot.com

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