,transcriber's ,note ,italic text displayed as3 italic ,bold text displayed as3 bold ,illustration3 ,homemade ,candy--,sweet and ,dandy ,whether you take candymaking seriously or like to make it only for special occasions1 you will find the recipes for the most popular homemade candy in this folder4 ,they were developed in the ,best ,foods ,karo ,kitchens1 where candymaking is taken seriously4 ,karo syrup in the candy mixture helps to give a smooth1 creamy texture as in fudge1 a soft chewy texture as in taffy or a crisp non-sticky texture as in peanut brittle or candy apples4 ,crazy ,crunch #a cups sugar #a cup ,nucoa or ,mazola margarine cup ,karo light or dark corn syrup #a teaspoon vanilla #h cups popped corn cup toasted pecans #a cups toasted almonds ,combine sugar1 margarine and corn syrup in #b quart saucepan4 ,bring to boil over medium heat1 stirring constantly4 ,continue boiling1 stirring occasionally1 #aj to #ae minutes or until mixture turns a light caramel color 7#bij;,f474 ,remove from heat2 stir in vanilla4 ,pour syrup over popped corn and nuts on baking sheet4 ,toss with two large spoons until popped corn and nuts are coated4 ,spread out to dry4 ,break into pieces and store in tightly covered container or plastic bag4 ,makes about #a pounds4 ,illustration3 flowers ,candied ,walnuts #a cup sugar cup ,karo light corn syrup cup water #a teaspoon rum extract teaspoon salt #b cups walnut pieces ,combine sugar1 light corn syrup and water in a #b-quart saucepan4 ,stirring constantly1 cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil4 ,continue cooking1 stirring occasionally1 until temperature reaches #bce;,f4 or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball4 ,remove from heat4 ,add rum extract1 salt and walnuts4 ,stir until mixture begins to thicken and turn white4 ,pour onto well greased baking sheet4 ,using #b forks separate into clusters4 ,cool and store in an airtight container4 ,makes #a pound4 ,pralines #a pound light brown sugar #a 7#e-ounce7 can evaporated milk #b tablespoons ,karo light corn syrup cup ,mazola or ,nucoa margarine #a teaspoon vanilla #a cups pecan halves ,combine sugar1 evaporated milk and corn syrup in #b-quart saucepan4 ,stirring constantly1 cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil4 ,continue cooking1 stirring occasionally1 until temperature reaches #bch;,f4 or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball4 ,remove from heat4 ,add margarine2 do not stir4 ,cool to lukewarm 7#aaj;,f474 ,add vanilla and beat until creamy4 ,stir in pecans4 ,drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper4 ,shape with a spoon into a #b-;inch circle1 spreading pecans4 ,allow to remain undisturbed until the pralines are firm and sugared4 ,makes #a pounds4 ,illustration3 flowers ,old ,fashioned ,popcorn ,balls #a cup ,karo light or dark corn syrup #a cup firmly packed brown sugar cup water #a teaspoon vinegar #b tablespoons ,mazola or ,nucoa margarine #b quarts unsalted popped corn ,combine corn syrup1 brown sugar1 water and vinegar in saucepan4 ,stirring constantly1 cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil4 ,continue cooking1 stirring occasionally1 until temperature reaches #bfj;,f41 or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a ball which is hard enough to hold its shape1 yet plastic4 ,remove from heat4 ,quickly add margarine2 blend4 ,slowly pour over popped corn in large bowl1 mixing well4 ,shape into balls1 using as little pressure as possible4 7,grease hands1 if desired47 ,makes #ae 7#b-;inch7 balls4 ,pink ,cinnamon ,popcorn ,balls3 ,follow recipe for ,old ,fashioned ,popcorn ,balls1 using light corn syrup and substituting granulated sugar for brown sugar4 ,add cup red cinnamon candies to syrup when mixture boils4 ,pastel ,popcorn ,balls3 ,follow recipe for ,pink ,cinnamon ,popcorn ,balls1 omitting red cinnamon candies4 ,when adding margarine1 add #b teaspoons vanilla and enough food coloring for desired shade4 ,fondant cup ,nucoa or ,mazola margarine cup ,karo light corn syrup #a pound confectioners sugar1 sifted #a teaspoon vanilla ,mix together margarine1 corn syrup and #b cups sugar in #c-quart saucepan4 ,cook over low heat1 stirring constantly1 until mixture comes to full boil4 ,stir in remaining sugar and vanilla4 ,remove from heat2 stir until mixture holds shape4 ,pour into greased baking pan4 ,cool just enough to handle4 ,knead with lightly greased hands until smooth4 7,if candy hardens too much before kneading1 work with spoon1 then knead47 ,knead in any desired flavoring and coloring4 ,shape into small patties1 balls or use as filling for nuts1 dates or apricots4 ,makes about #a pounds4 ,illustration3 flowers ,divinity #b cups sugar cup ,karo light corn syrup cup water teaspoon salt #b egg whites #a teaspoon vanilla #a cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans 7optional7 ,mix together sugar1 corn syrup1 water and salt in #b-quart saucepan4 ,cook over medium heat1 stirring constantly1 until mixture comes to boil4 ,reduce heat2 cook without stirring until temperature reaches #bdh;,f41 or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a firm ball which does not flatten on removal from water4 ,just before temperature reaches #bdh;,f41 beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry4 ,beating constantly1 on high speed of electric mixer1 slowly pour about the hot syrup over egg whites4 ,then cook remaining syrup to #bgb;,f41 or until a small amount separates into threads which are hard but not brittle when dropped into very cold water4 ,beating constantly1 pour hot syrup over first mixture about #a tablespoon at a time1 beating well after each addition4 ,continue beating until mixture begins to lose its gloss and a small amount of mixture holds soft peak when dropped from spoon4 7,if mixture becomes too stiff for mixer1 beat with wooden spoon47 ,mix in vanilla and nuts4 ,drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper4 ,makes #a pounds or #dh pieces4 ,candy ,apples #h medium red apples #h flat wooden skewers or spoons #b cups sugar #a cup ,karo light corn syrup cup water cup 7#a-ounce bottle7 red cinnamon candies #aj drops red food coloring 7optional7 ,wash and dry apples2 remove stems and insert skewers into stem ends4 ,combine sugar1 light corn syrup and water in heavy #b-quart saucepan4 ,stirring constantly1 cook over medium heat until mixture boils and sugar is dissolved4 ,then cook1 without stirring1 until temperature reaches #bej;,f4 or until small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water forms a ball which is hard enough to hold its shape1 yet plastic4 ,add cinnamon candies and continue cooking to #bhe;,f4 or until small amount of syrup dropped into very cold water separates into threads which are hard1 but not brittle4 ,remove from heat4 ,stir in red food coloring1 if desired4 ,hold each apple by its skewer and quickly twirl in syrup1 tilting pan to cover apple with syrup4 ,remove apple from syrup2 allow excess to drip off1 then twirl to spread syrup smoothly over apple4 ,place on lightly greased baking sheet to cool4 ,store in cool place4 ,makes #h candy apples4 ,illustration3 flowers ,chewy ,bars cup ,mazola or ,nucoa margarine cup granulated sugar cup firmly packed brown sugar cup ,karo dark corn syrup #a tablespoon vanilla #d cups quick oats #a 7#f-ounce7 package semi-sweet chocolate chips cup ,skippy creamy or chunk style peanut butter ,grease #a 7#ac #i #b-;inch7 baking pan4 ,blend margarine and sugars in mixing bowl4 ,stir in corn syrup and vanilla1 mixing well4 ,mix in oats4 ,pat dough into bottom of prepared pan1 moistening hands to prevent sticking4 ,bake in #cej;,f4 7moderate7 oven #bj to #be minutes4 ,cool slightly4 ,melt chocolate chips and peanut butter over boiling water1 stirring constantly4 ,spread over baked layer4 ,chill to set chocolate4 ,cut into bars4 ,makes about #f dozen 7#c -inch7 bars4 #aj-,minute ,fudge #c 7#a-ounce7 squares unsweetened chocolate cup ,mazola or ,nucoa margarine #d cups 7#a pound7 sifted confectioners sugar cup instant nonfat dry milk cup ,karo light or dark corn syrup #a tablespoon water #a teaspoon vanilla cup chopped nuts 7optional7 ,grease #a 7#h #h #b-;inch7 pan4 ,melt chocolate and margarine in top of #b-quart double boiler over hot water4 ,meanwhile sift together confectioners' sugar and dry milk4 ,stir corn syrup1 water and vanilla into chocolate margarine mixture4 ,stir in sifted sugar and dry milk in two additions4 ,continue stirring until mixture is well blended and smooth4 ,remove from heat2 stir in nuts4 ,turn into prepared pan4 ,cool4 ,cut into squares4 ,makes #a pounds4 ,quick ,peanut ,butter ,fudge3 ,follow recipe for #aj-,minute ,fudge using light corn syrup and omitting chocolate4 ,melt cup ,skippy creamy or chunk style peanut butter with margarine4 ,illustration3 flowers ,old ,fashioned ,chocolate ,fudge #c tablespoons ,mazola or ,nucoa margarine #c cups sugar #b tablespoons ,karo light or dark corn syrup #b 7#a-ounce7 squares unsweetened chocolate cup milk #a teaspoon vanilla #a cup walnuts1 coarsely chopped 7optional7 ,grease #a 7#h #h #b-;inch7 pan4 ,place margarine1 sugar1 corn syrup1 chocolate and milk in a heavy #c-quart saucepan4 ,cook over medium heat1 stirring constantly1 until mixture boils4 ,continue cooking1 stirring occasionally until temperature reaches 7#bch;,f47 or until a small amount of mixture dropped in cold water forms a soft ball4 ,remove from heat4 ,add vanilla4 ,cool to lukewarm 7#aaj;,f474 ,beat until fudge begins to thicken and loses its gloss4 ,fold in nuts4 ,quickly pour into prepared pan4 ,for best results do not spread fudge or scrape out of pan4 ,when cold1 cut in squares4 ,makes #b pounds4 ,salt ,water ,taffy #a cup sugar #b tablespoons ,argo corn starch cup ,karo light corn syrup cup water teaspoon salt #b tablespoons ,nucoa or ,mazola margarine #b teaspoons vanilla ,grease #i #i #b-;inch cake pan4 ,mix sugar and corn starch in #a-quart saucepan4 ,stir in corn syrup1 water and salt4 ,add margarine4 ,cook over medium heat1 stirring constantly1 until mixture boils and sugar is completely dissolved4 ,continue cooking1 without stirring1 until temperature reaches #bfj;,f41 or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water1 forms a ball which is hard enough to hold its shape1 yet plastic4 ,remove from heat4 ,stir in vanilla4 ,pour into prepared pan4 ,let stand until cool enough to handle4 ,pull with fingers until it has satin-like finish and light color4 ,pull into long strips1 inch wide4 ,cut #a-;inch pieces with scissors4 ,wrap in waxed paper4 ,makes about #a pound4 ,illustration3 flowers ,peanut ,brittle #a cup ,karo light or dark corn syrup #a cup sugar cup water #b tablespoons ,mazola or ,nucoa margarine #a cups salted peanuts #a teaspoon baking soda ,combine corn syrup1 sugar1 water and margarine in heavy #b-quart saucepan4 ,cook over medium heat1 stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to boil4 ,continue cooking without stirring until temperature reaches #bhj;,f4 or until a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into threads which are hard but not brittle4 ,gradually stir in salted peanuts so mixture continues to boil4 ,cook1 stirring frequently1 until temperature reaches #cjj;,f4 or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water separates into threads which are hard and brittle4 ,remove from heat4 ,add baking soda2 blend quickly1 but thoroughly4 ,immediately turn onto heavily greased baking sheet4 ,spread mixture evenly to edges of baking sheet with a greased metal spatula4 ,cool4 ,break into pieces4 ,makes #a pounds4 ,caramel ,chocolate ,skrunch #b cups corn flakes #a cup crisp rice cereal cup semi-sweet chocolate chips #a cup broken nuts cup ,karo dark corn syrup cup sugar #b tablespoons ,mazola or ,nucoa margarine teaspoon vanilla ,cut top off of #a-quart milk carton4 ,combine cereals1 chocolate chips and nuts in large bowl2 set aside4 ,combine dark corn syrup1 sugar and margarine in saucepan4 ,stirring constantly1 bring to full boil over medium heat and boil #c minutes4 ,remove from heat4 ,cool #aj minutes4 ,add vanilla4 ,beat mixture with wooden spoon until mixture turns a light brown and thickens4 ,pour over cereal mixture4 ,toss to coat evenly4 ,press firmly into milk carton4 ,chill #a to #b hours or until set4 ,loosen with spatula and slip out of carton4 7,does not require refrigeration after loaf is set47 ,makes about #a pound4 ,to ,make ,free ,form ,shapes3 ,do not press mixture into milk carton4 ,cool about #ae minutes1 then shape as desired4 ,butterscotch ,skrunch3 ,follow recipe for ,caramel ,chocolate ,skrunch1 substituting cup butterscotch chips for chocolate chips4 ,mocha ,skrunch3 ,follow recipe for ,caramel ,chocolate ,skrunch1 adding #a tablespoon instant coffee powder to syrup mixture before boiling4 ,peanut ,and ,raisin ,skrunch3 ,follow recipe for ,caramel ,chocolate ,skrunch1 substituting cup raisins for chocolate chips1 #a cup chopped peanuts for broken nuts1 and adding #a teaspoon cinnamon to syrup mixture before boiling4 ,peanut ,butter ,skrunch3 ,follow recipe for ,caramel ,chocolate ,skrunch1 increasing rice cereal to #b cups1 omitting nuts and adding cup chunk style peanut butter to syrup with flavoring4 ,if desired1 almond extract may be substituted for vanilla4 ,for additional copies write to3 ,consumer ,service ,department ,best ,foods1 a ,division of ,,cpc ,international ,inc4 ,international ,plaza ,englewood ,cliffs1 ,new ,jersey #jgfcb ,illustration3 cpc ,international #bidf-gc-c;,d ,,printed ,,in ,u4,s4,a4