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old fashioned christmas candy

Old Fashioned Christmas Candy: 5 Sweet Treats to Cherish

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 pieces 1x
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic treat enjoyed during the holiday season.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup dried fruit

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Continue boiling without stirring until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts, and dried fruit.
  5. Pour mixture onto a greased baking sheet.
  6. Let cool and break into pieces.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Use different nuts or fruits for variation.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: old fashioned christmas candy