Sparkling Peppermint Candy

Name: Sparkling Peppermint Candy
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters light corn syrup, divided; 1 teaspoons red food coloring paste; 473 milliliters granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring; 15 servings Clear sparkling sugar; 15 servings Vegetable oil

Sparkling Peppermint Candy might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 15. One serving contains 319 calories, 0g of protein, and 14g of fat. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

Generously oil the bottom and sides of a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Stir together granulated sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in an oiled 3 1/2-qt. heavy saucepan over medium heat until a candy thermometer registers 300 to 310 (hard-crack stage, about 15 to 20 minutes).

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Granulated Sugar

Corn Syrup

Candy

Jelly

Water

Roll

Cooking Oil

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Candy Thermometer

Sauce Pan

Frying Pan

Remove from heat, and carefully stir in peppermint flavoring and food coloring until well blended; quickly pour mixture onto prepared jelly-roll pan. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cool. Carefully break into pieces.

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Food Color

Peppermint

Jelly

Roll

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Frying Pan

Carefully brush or dip edges (some edges will be jagged and sharp) of candy pieces with remaining 1/4 cup corn syrup, allowing excess syrup to drip off.

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Corn Syrup

Dip

Sprinkle with clear sparkling sugar.

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Sugar

Clear Sparkling Peppermint Candy: Omit red food coloring. Proceed with recipe as directed.

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Red Food Color

Peppermint Candy