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Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup (4-ounces) light corn syrup
- crushed lemon candies
Preparation
Step 1
A decoration to impress.
MAKES ABOUT 44
PREP: 20 MIN., COOK: 30 MINI.,
STAND: 3 MIN., COOL: 10 MIN.
1. Stir together sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in a 3 1/2 qt. heavy saucepan until blended.
Place pan over medium-high heat, and cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 305° to 315°
or until mixture begins to turn a golden caramel color (about 25 to 30 minutes).
Remove from heat, and stir just until color is evenly distributed, using a clean wooden spoon.
Carefully place bottom of saucepan into cold water to stop the cooking process.
Remove from water, and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
2. Sprinkle crushed lemon candies over a piece of parchment paper.
Carefully spoon about 1 Tbsp. hot syrup over candies in a circular motion, creating 3-inch discs.
(If syrup gets too thick, place saucepan back over heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until syrup slightly melts.
Use a clean spoon to continue making spirals.) Let cool 10 minutes or until completely cool.
(Mixture will harden as it cools.)
Easy-to-make Caramelized Sugar Spirals add to an impressive presentation. The secret: crushed lemon candies.