Lemon Drop Candies

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   Prepare work stations-- sauce-pan, silicone mat/marble/oiled parchment paper on sheet pan, oiled/buttered kitchen shears, oiled/buttered spatula, pan of coating sugar. Have ingredients all measured and ready to incorporate before starting. Sugar isn't very forgiving!

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   Heat sugar, water and cream of tartar (prevents crystallization) in stainless steel or copper saucepan over medium/medium-high heat.

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   Heat to exactly 300 deg F, using a candy thermometer to verify temperature.

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   At 300, immediately remove pan from heat and pour to silicone mat/marble/lined pan.

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   Mix in lemon extract, citric acid and a small amount of gel coloring. Incorporate with oiled spatula.

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   Using oiled kitchen shears, cut rope into individual pieces. Let fall into pan of coating sugar. This prevents the pieces from sticking to each other.

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   Sift excess sugar and allow candy to cool completely. It will harden after some time.

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   For the full recipe, please visit: http://southernfatty.com/lemon-drop-candies/

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