Eggnog candy

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupEggnog
2cupsSugar
2tablespoonsCorn Syrup; White
¼teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsButter; (1 1/2 Lbs.)
½cupCandied Cherries; Quartered
½cupToasted Almonds; Diced

Directions

1. Combine eggnog, sugar, corn syrup and salt in 2½ quart saucepan.

2. Cook until syrup reaches 235 degrees on candy thermometer or until it forms soft ball when dropped into cold water, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

3. Cool sugar mixture to lukewarm and add butter, beating constantly until candy begins to lose its gloss. 4. Stir in cherries and nuts and spread in a buttered pie plate.

DO THIS QUICKLY OR CANDY WILL SET IN SAUCEPAN.

Cool and cut into squares.

Recipe by: diane@...

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 198 by "Diane Geary" <diane@...> on Nov 4, 1997