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Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 3 cups |
| peppermint extract: 1 tsp |
| water: 1/2 cup |
| light corn syrup: 3/4 cup |
| red food coloring: 3/4 tsp |
| cream of tartar: 1/4 tsp |
Homemade Peppermint Candy Canes
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User rating:
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Prep Time
30 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
12 serving(s)
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- Combine the sugar, water, syrup and cream of tartar in a sauce pan and heat till the sugar has dissolved.
- Divide mixture into 2 saucepans, bring to a boil (do not stir the mixtures in both pots) until the candy thermometer reads 280 degrees F.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint into each pot and add the red food coloring into one pot, leaving the other pot plain.
- Oil an enamel or marble surface or slab.
- Place mixture from one pot and stretch it like taffy, pulling and forming the mixture into a rope.
- Set aside and continue with other pot doing the same thing.
- Take both red and white ropes and twist them around each other again and again.
- Cut into desired sizes and form into candy cane shapes.
- Oil the surface lightly again and place candy canes and allow them to harden.
- Have fun making these!