Ingredients
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- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and allow it to boil to the soft ball stage (about 240°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract and food coloring if using.
- Allow to cool slightly until it’s manageable, then knead the mixture on a greased surface until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- Shape into candy canes, twisting the ends to create the traditional shape.
- Place on wax paper to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
Avoid stirring the mixture once it reaches a boil to prevent crystallization. Cool thoroughly before storing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy cane
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg