OLD FASHIONED HARD TACK CANDY

Delicious homemade OLD FASHIONED HARD TACK CANDY recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor!

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OLD FASHIONED HARD TACK CANDY

Delicious homemade OLD FASHIONED HARD TACK CANDY recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy recipe, homemade old fashioned hard tack candy, old fashioned hard tack candy

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• Powdered Sugar
• 3 Cups White, Granulated Sugar
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup White Corn Syrup
• 1 Tablespoon extract, any flavor
• Food coloring

Instructions

• Prepare 9×13 deep sided metal pan by covering sides and bottom with butter & powdered sugar
• Combine sugar, water, & syrup in sauce pan
• Set candy thermometer in pan. Stir liquid constantly.
• When thermometer reaches 300 degrees (hard crack) remove from heat.
• Add in flavor and color then immediately pour into prepared pan.
• Let stand until mixture is cooled and hard. Brush top with powdered sugar.
• Drop pan onto floor (the kids LOVE to do this) to break candy into pieces.
• Store in air tight container. I like to drop a couple teaspoons of powdered sugar into a Ziplock baggie, add the candy pieces, and shake to cover. Without the sugar, the pieces can stick together.

Tips for the Best OLD FASHIONED HARD TACK CANDY

• Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking old fashioned hard tack candy.
• Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
• Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.