EASY PEPPERMINT CANDY CANES

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Make and share this Easy Peppermint Candy Canes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 10-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4-1 teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • Blend together corn syrup, sugar, water, and cream of tartar.
  • Stir, dissolving the sugar.
  • Without stirring, cook until the hard ball stage (265°F).
  • Remove from burner; add peppermint oil, blend well.
  • Divide into 2 porions.
  • In one half, add red coloring.
  • Pour over greased platters.
  • Let cool.
  • When cool enough to touch, pull each apart seperatly.
  • Form into ropes and twist red with white candy mixtures.
  • Cut into desired lengths and shapes.

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