Recipe for Anise Hard Candy from the Candy section.
Anise Hard Candy1 1/2 teaspoons butter, softened (NO SUBSTITUTES)
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup light corn syrup
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon anise extract
Red food coloring
2 to 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar Butter an 8-inch square baking pan with 1 1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine water, corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals. Uncover; cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (hard crack stage). Remove from heat; stir in anise extract and food coloring (keep face away from mixture as odor is very strong). Pour into prepared pan. Using a sharp knife, score into 3/4-inch squares. Cool. Separate into squares, using a sharp knife, if necessary. Place confectioners' sugar in a baking pan; add candy and roll until coated. Brush off excess sugar with a pastry brush. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Yields about 8 dozen (1 pound).
We hope you enjoy your freshly made Anise Hard Candy. This recipe came from Candy's, if you'd liked this recipe, there may be many others you'll find delicious as well.
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