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Lemon Drops Hard Candy

Lemon Drops Hard Candy
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Learn how to make your own delicious Lemon Drops Hard Candy with this easy recipe. Perfect for a sweet treat or a homemade gift!

Ingredients

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  • 200 grams granulated sugar (1 cup)
  • 110 milliliters water (1/2 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon natural lemon oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2–3 drops yellow gel food coloring (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon citric acid (optional)
  • 70 grams confectioner’s sugar (1/2 cup), in a large bowl
  • Vegetable oil or nonstick spray, for coating scissors

Instructions

  1. Cover your work surface with a silicone baking mat.
  2. Spray kitchen shears with oil or nonstick spray.
  3. Place confectioner’s sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
  4. In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, and cream of tartar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  5. Stop stirring and attach a candy thermometer or keep a digital one nearby.
  6. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C), brushing the pan sides with water to prevent crystallization.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in lemon oil, food coloring, and citric acid (if using).
  8. Pour the hot mixture onto the silicone mat and let it sit.
  9. Put on cotton gloves and rubber gloves over them.
  10. Fold the mat over the sugar mixture repeatedly until it thickens into a mass and holds its shape.
  11. With gloved hands, fold the sugar over itself several times until fine white streaks appear.
  12. Pull into a short, thick tube and stretch a section into a 1/2-inch rope.
  13. Use oiled scissors to cut into 3/4-inch pieces.
  14. Work in small sections and keep the remaining sugar in a large mass until ready.
  15. Toss candy pieces in the confectioner’s sugar bowl to coat.
  16. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to six weeks.

Notes

  • Make sure to use gloves when handling the hot sugar mixture for safety.
  • Optional citric acid adds a sour kick to the candies.
  • Keep the candy away from humidity for best storage results.

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