Coal Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Line an 8-inch square METAL baking pan with foil, extending the edges over the sides of the pan. Lightly grease the foil with butter; set aside.
2. 2
   Measure sugar, corn syrup and water in large heavy pot.
3. 3
   Stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil, being careful not to splash sugar mixture on side of pan.
4. 4
   Carefully clip candy thermometer to side of pan (do not let bulb touch bottom of pan).
5. 5
   Cook about 15 minutes, without stirring, until thermometer registers 290.
6. 6
   Immediately remove from heat.
7. 7
   Stir in anise extract and food coloring.
8. 8
   Pour mixture into prepared pan. Cool completely.
9. 9
   To get big pieces of coal-looking candy, gently drop pan to break the candy.