Candy - Coal [for those a little to naughty]
Know someone that hasn?t be very good
this year? They need a lump of coal in their
stocking. Well here is a recipe for coal candy,
from "Country Christmas Recipes - Favorite all time Recipes
Coal Candy
2 c. sugar
3/4 light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. anise extract
1/2 tsp. black paste food coloring
Line 8 inch square pan with foil, extending
edges over sides of pan. Lightly grease foil
with butter.
Measure sugar, corn syrup and water into heavy
2 qt. Saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until
sugar is dissoled and mixture comes to boil,
being careful not to splash sugar mixture on
side of pan.
Carefully clip candy thermometer to side of pan
[do not let bulb touch bottom of pan]. Cook
about 15 min until thermometer registers 290 deg.
without stirring.
Immediately remove from heat. Stir in anise
extract and food coloring.
Pour mixture into prepare pan. Cool completely.
Lift candy out of pan using foil; remove foil.
Place candy between 2 layers of heavy-duty foil.
Pound with mallet to break candy into 1 to 2 inch
pieces. Makes about 1-1/2 lbs.
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