Coal Candy

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.

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