Hard Candy

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, mix together sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to a boil without stirring.
2. 2
   Why syrup temperature reaches 260*F, add color. Do not stir; boiling action will incorporate color into syrup.
3. 3
   Remove from heat at 300*F or when drops of syrup form hard, brittle threads in cold water.
4. 4
   After boiling action ceases, add flavoring and stir. use caution when adding flavoring to avoid rising steam.
5. 5
   Pour syrup into lightly oiled candy molds or onto greased cookie sheet and score to mark squares.
6. 6
   When cool, break into pieces and dust with sugar to prevent sticking.
7. 7
   Store in an airtight container.