Anise Hard Candy

Name: Anise Hard Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 8-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons anise extract or 1 teaspoon anise oil; 6 to 9 drops red food coloring

I love to make anise recipes, and this flavorful candy is one of my favorites. Oftentimes I'll wrap up pieces in plastic wrap to share with friends. —Bea Aubry, Dubuque, Iowa

Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (if using anise oil, keep face away from mixture as the aroma will be very strong). Pour into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. pan. When cooled 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.

Editor's Note

We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutrition Facts

2 pieces: 49 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Anise Hard Candy in Taste of Home December/January 1999

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David

Oct 23, 2018

I've loved this candy in the past, so I thought I'd try making it. I somehow ended up burning it, but it was still a fun experience.
Chaz4976

Dec 10, 2017

Love it. But added more flavoring.
AfterAgnesDowner

Dec 12, 2015

mom makes these
traemike

Jun 21, 2015

Made it as a kid and now I want it again
NicolaSaub

Dec 2, 2011

love it and make it every year...