Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
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
- 1 pint juice
- 1 pint sugar
- 1 lemon
Directions
Mash enough berries to make 1 pint juice: add the juice of 1 lemon, 1 pint sugar, I pint boiling water ; when the sugar is dis- solved, strain and freeze.
The common terms that are used to describe the stages of heat reached by the boiling sugar in candv making are the "thread" or "string," from 215° to 217° F. ; the" "soft ball," 238° ; the "hard ball," 248° ; and the "crack," about 50° higher. The test is made by dropping a teaspoonful of the syrup in cold water. The "thread" strings from the end of the spoon ; the "soft ball" will just keep its shape; the "hard ball" hardens, and the "crack" is brittle. At 350° F., the syrup becomes quite brown and smokes. This is the "caramel" stage.