Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
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
- one tablespoonful of butter
- three quarts of corn
- one teacup of white sugar
Directions
Put into an iron kettle one tablespoonful of butter, three of water and one teacup of white sugar (pulverized is best) ; boil until ready to
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candy ; then throw in three quarts of corn, nicely popped ; stir briskly until the candy is evenly distributed over the corn ; set the kettle from the fire ; stir until it is cooled a little and you have each grain separate and crystallized with the sugar; care should be taken not to have too hot a fire, lest you scorch the corn when crystallizing. Nuts of any kind prepared this way are delicious.