How to Make Homemade Candy Canes: Candy Temperatures for a Holiday Treat

LET'S START

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Gather Your Ingredients:To create delectable homemade candy canes, you'll need sugar, corn syrup, water, peppermint extract, red food coloring, and a candy thermometer.

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Prepare Your Workstation:Clear your kitchen counter, lay out parchment paper, and have a bowl of ice water ready for cooling the candy mixture.

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Mix Sugar and Corn Syrup:In a saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring until it reaches 260°F on your candy thermometer.

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Add Peppermint Flavor:Once the mixture reaches 260°F, remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract. Be prepared for a burst of delightful fragrance!

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Divide and Color:Split your candy mixture in half. Add red food coloring to one half, giving it that classic candy cane hue.

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Twist the Colors:Roll out each colored candy on parchment paper, then twist them together while they're still pliable.

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Shape the Canes:Roll the twisted candy into a rope and form it into cane shapes. Work quickly before it hardens.

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How to Make Homemade Candy Canes: Candy Temperatures for a Holiday Treat

How to Make Homemade Candy Canes: Candy Temperatures for a Holiday Treat

LET'S START

Gather Your Ingredients:To create delectable homemade candy canes, you'll need sugar, corn syrup, water, peppermint extract, red food coloring, and a candy thermometer.

Prepare Your Workstation:Clear your kitchen counter, lay out parchment paper, and have a bowl of ice water ready for cooling the candy mixture.

Mix Sugar and Corn Syrup:In a saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring until it reaches 260°F on your candy thermometer.

Add Peppermint Flavor:Once the mixture reaches 260°F, remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract. Be prepared for a burst of delightful fragrance!

Divide and Color:Split your candy mixture in half. Add red food coloring to one half, giving it that classic candy cane hue.

Twist the Colors:Roll out each colored candy on parchment paper, then twist them together while they're still pliable.

Shape the Canes:Roll the twisted candy into a rope and form it into cane shapes. Work quickly before it hardens.

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