FESTIVE ANISE HARD CANDY

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Anyone who likes the flavor of anise is sure to enjoy these five-ingredient candies. The bright red color makes them perfect for the holiday season.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
2 to 3 teaspoons anise extract or 1 teaspoon anise oil
8 to 10 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Uncover; cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring (if using anise oil, keep face away from mixture as the aroma will be very strong). Pour into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. pan. When cooled slightly but not hardened, cut into 1-in. squares. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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