Raspberry Hard Candy Recipes

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RASPBERRY HARD CANDY



Raspberry Hard Candy image

Old-fashioned hard candy appeals to old and young alike. Everyone is thrilled with the awesome raspberry flavor.-Joe Caden, Sutton, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon butter
3-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups light corn syrup
1 cup water
2 teaspoons raspberry extract
8 to 10 drops neon purple food coloring

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over high heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat. Stir in extract and food coloring. Immediately pour into prepared pan without scraping the saucepan (do not spread mixture). , Cool for 1-2 minutes or until candy is almost set. Using a sharp knife, score into 1/2-in. squares; cool completely. Break squares apart. Store in an airtight container.

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