HOREHOUND CANDY

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Horehound is an herb that was most oftenly used for medicinal purposed way back in the pioneer days. Sometimes this so-called "candy" was used as cough drops.

Provided by MrsNestleroad

Categories     Candy

Time 2h

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried horehound leaves
1 quart water
3 cups brown sugar
1 cup dark cane syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Simmer the dried horehound leaves in the quart of water for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Cover and let steep for 20 minutes.
  • Strain the liquid and discard the leaves.
  • Add sugar, syrup, and butter.
  • Cook mixture until it reaches hard crack stage (300 degrees F).
  • Pour into a greased pan and let cool.
  • Cut into small drop-like pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 45.8, Carbohydrate 57.5, Sugar 56.6

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