Description
This is a simple molasses candy! Watch the video and make sure you read the instructions before starting.
Ingredients
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- 1 c. molasses
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. white or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
Instructions
- Butter two glass pie pans and set aside. You will need a candy thermometer. In a 3 qt. heavy bottom saucepan, stir together the molasses, sugar, butter, and vinegar.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring just until the mixture comes to a boil. Clip a candy thermometer on the side, make sure it doesn’t touch the bottom of the pan. Without stirring, boil over medium heat until the syrup reaches 265 degrees.
- Add the baking soda stir.
- Pour the molasses candy mixture into your two prepared pie pans, dividing it evenly between the two.
- Let the molasses candy cool until you can handle it but it’s still warm. Work with one batch at a time. Begin pulling the molasses candy into ropes. This is very simple! Pull the candy, double over and pull again. See the video.
- Continue pulling and doubling until the molasses candy is shiny and golden in color. Quickly stretch into a rope about 1/2″ wide. With a pair of kitchen scissors or just a sharp knife, cut the candy into 3/4″ pieces. Let all the molasses candy cool completely. Store in airtight containers. Makes about 6-7 dozen.
Notes
In the first video clip, I mention we are at high-altitude but became distracted and didn’t finish that sentence until the second clip. (hence, we ain’t doing quick clips anymore holding the camera ha!) So, boiling to 265 degrees is for sea-level. I explain a little in the video, but if you are high-altitude you’ll want to do a search for candy making at ‘your’ altitude.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Cuisine: America