Photo: Dragne Marius
Old Fashioned Hard Candy
6 ingredients
1 1/4 pounds
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"This is an old recipe from my childhood. Many people have memories of cutting this candy with their mother's and grandmothers. I have passed it on and am now posting here for all to share in this classic Christmas tradition!"
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
126
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Fat
30g
Carbs
Counts 2 of 5 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
- 1/8 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
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