ANISE CANDY

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Everyone loves this candy and it's so easy to make. I make several flavors every year for Christmas.

Provided by Nancy Altshue

Categories     Candies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c sugar
1/2 c water
1 c white syrup
3 Tbsp vinegar
1 tsp oil of anise, or desired flavor
1/2 Tbsp red food coloring, or desired color
powdered sugar if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Boil sugar, syrup, water and vinegar to hard crack stage (300 degrees on a candy thermometer). Don't Stir!!
  • 2. Remove froom fire and stir in oil flavoring and food coloring. This will smoke but it's O.K.
  • 3. Pour into a shallow, lightly greased 18 X 12 inch pan.
  • 4. When it starts to set make marks to cut into small squares about 1 inch.
  • 5. Let harden at room temperature.
  • 6. Break into pieces by hand. A kitchen table knife will help break up the larger pieces. Put into an air-tight container. This does not get sticky when cracked and cooled properly.
  • 7. May dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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