Candy Cane Simple Syrup Food

CANDY CANE SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Unwrap candy canes and place in a pot with 1 cup water.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and continue stirring until candy is dissolved completely.
• Let cool and store refrigerated for up to 1 week. Best if chilled overnight but can be used immediately.

HOMEMADE CANDY CANES

Steps:

• Grease two baking sheets with butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, water, corn syrup and cream of tartar to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring. Immediately pour onto prepared pans in eight 8-in. strips. Let stand just until cool enough to handle, about 1-2 minutes., Working quickly, roll each strip into a 10-in. log. Cut each into two 5-in. lengths. Curve the top of each to form the handle of a cane. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.