Homemade Peppermint Candy Canes – a delicious recipe with granulated sugar, peppermint, water, light corn syrup, red food coloring, cream of tartar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Combine the sugar, water, syrup and cream of tartar in a sauce pan and heat till the sugar has dissolved.
2
Divide mixture into 2 saucepans, bring to a boil (do not stir the mixtures in both pots) until the candy thermometer reads 280 degrees F.
3
Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint into each pot and add the red food coloring into one pot, leaving the other pot plain.
4
Oil an enamel or marble surface or slab.
5
Place mixture from one pot and stretch it like taffy, pulling and forming the mixture into a rope.
6
Set aside and continue with other pot doing the same thing.
7
Take both red and white ropes and twist them around each other again and again.
8
Cut into desired sizes and form into candy cane shapes.
9
Oil the surface lightly again and place candy canes and allow them to harden.
10
Have fun making these!
621
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
159
g
Carbs
1
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, 1/2 cup water, 3/4 cup light corn syrup, and more.
Yes, Homemade Peppermint Candy Canes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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