Anise Hard Candy

2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
2 teaspoons anise extract or 1 teaspoon anise extract
6 to 9 drops red food coloring

In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring
to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook
for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Uncover; cook on
medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads
300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extract
and food coloring (keep face away from mixture as the aroma will be
very strong). Pour into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. pan. When cooled

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Anise Hard Candy cont.

slightly but not hardened, cut into 1-in. squares. Cool completely.
Store in an airtight container. Editor's Note: The accuracy
of your candy thermometer is very important.

Yield: about 8-1/2 dozen.

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