Almond Rock Candy

Name: Almond Rock Candy
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 58
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon butter; 177 milliliters light corn syrup; 6 drops green or red food coloring; 473 milliliters sugar; 237 milliliters water

Almond Rock Candy might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 40 calories. This recipe covers 0% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 58. Head to the store and pick up almond extract, sugar, water, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

Butter a baking sheet pan; set aside. In a heavy small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage).

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Food Color

Corn Syrup

Butter

Candy

Sugar

Water

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Candy Thermometer

Baking Sheet

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Frying Pan

Remove from the heat; stir in almond extract. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet. Quickly spread into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Using a sharp knife and working quickly, score into 1-in. squares.

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Almond Extract

Spread

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Baking Sheet

Knife

Recut rectangle along score lines until candy is cut into squares.

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Candy

Let stand at room temperature until dry. Separate into squares, using a knife if necessary, or break into bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container.

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Knife