Horehound Candy A Cough Cure That Works! Old School! – a delicious recipe with horehound leaves, sugar, butter, molasses. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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Black strap molasses is recommended.
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Let 1 cup horehound tea steep for about 3 minutes, or to taste. ( Made into tea with 1 cup boiling water). Do this with a regular coffee pot.
3
In a saucepan with the sides buttered, add 1 cup horehound tea, 2 cups of sugar and 3 tablespoons butter + molasses.
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Bring to a boil with medium heat and continue to boil until temperature on a candy thermometer reaches 260-270 degrees. (This is really important because if it goes higher than this, the rolling and twisting becomes unmanageable. Gets hard to fast.).
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Pour into a buttered pan and let set until cool enough to handle.
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Pull candy with buttered hands, twisting into ropes 4-5 inches long. Snip into pieces with kitchen shears.
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When cut, place all the pieces in a plastic container with sugar and shake for coating.
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NOTES: to prevent unnecessary crystalization, never stir the pot or scrape the pan.
462
kcal
Calories
9
g
Fat
100
g
Carbs
FatCarbs
* 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 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons horehound leaves, 2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup molasses.
Yes, Horehound Candy A Cough Cure That Works! Old School! 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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