- Average
- Average budget
4/5
(80 Votes)
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 2/3 Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 3/4 Cup Water
- 1 Dram (1tsp) Flavoring Oil
- Food Coloring
- Powered Sugar (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Mix first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan.
Step 2
Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Step 3
Boil, without stirring, until temperature reaches 310° or until drops of syrup form hard, brittle threads in cold water.
Step 4
Remove from heat.
Step 5
After boiling has ceased, stir in flavoring and coloring.
Step 6
Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Step 7
Cool and break into pieces.
Step 8
Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Step 9
Store in airtight containers.
Hints I found to be helpful. Please keep in mind this is personal preference.
Spearmint - 1 dram is good
Cinnamon - 1 dram is good, if you want it hotter, then add 2 drams
Peach - 1 dram is weak, I would add 2 drams
Sassafras - 1 dram is alright, I would add 1/2 a dram more