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Print Friendly Recipe Recipe Information Source: Candy Couch Ingredients 2 cups (475 ml) sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) light corn syrup 1/2 cup (125 ml) water 1/4 tsp (1 ml). cream of tartar 3/4 tsp (4 ml). peppermint oil 3/4 tsp (4 ml) to 1 tsp (5 ml). red food coloring Preparation Blend together sugar, corn syrup, water and cream of tartar. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Without stirring, cook until the hard ball stage (265 degrees (125 C.) on candy thermometer). Remove from heat and add peppermint oil; blend well. Divide into two portions. Add red food coloring to one one half of candy. Pour candy onto two greased plates. Let cool. When cool enough to handle, pull each apart separately. Form into ropes and twist the white and red candy together. Cut into desired length and shape into canes. Comments

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