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Almond Rock Candy

1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup light corn syrup
6 drops green or red food coloring
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Butter a baking sheet pan; set aside. In a heavy small saucepan,
combine the sugar, water, corn syrup and food coloring. Cook and stir
over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook,
without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300°
(hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in almond extract.
Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet. Quickly spread into a

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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Almond Rock Candy cont.

13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Using a sharp knife and working quickly,
score into 1-in. squares. Recut rectangle along score lines until
candy is cut into squares. Let stand at room temperature until dry.
Separate into squares, using a knife if necessary, or break into
bite-size pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: 1 pound.