Old-Fashioned Sea Foam Candy Recipe
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Old-Fashioned Sea Foam Candy

By: MARBALET  
"This old-fashioned candy recipe is light and airy, which is the reason it is called 'sea foam'."

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Original Recipe Yield 2 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound white sugar
  • 1/2 pint water
  • 4 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate

Directions

  1. Butter or oil an 8 inch square baking pan; set aside.
  2. Put sugar, vinegar, syrup, and water in a heavy 4 quart saucepan (cast iron if you have it). Gently heat the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has melted. Bring to a boil, cover and boil for 3 minutes, then remove lid and boil until temperature reaches 285 degrees F (140 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda, mixing well to allow bubbles to subside a little.
  3. Pour hot mixture into prepared pan and leave until just beginning to set. Mark into squares with a lightly oiled knife. Leave to set completely. Cut or break into pieces.
  4. Combine chocolate chips, shortening, and baking chocolate in a 2-quart glass bowl. Microwave on High for 2 minutes to melt. Stir with a wooden spoon. Dip candy pieces into chocolate, covering completely. Let cool on waxed paper.
  5. Wrap individually in waxed paper, twisting the ends together, and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 248 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2004 by Cheryl 
I so wanted to make this candy, it is my sister's favorite from the candy shops. I tried it... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by Chandell 
I also had a terrible failure. I did overcook it just slightly, but the texture was really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by JENR812 
Even though I heavily greased the pan, I could not get the candy out. I was very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by SUPERDUPERFOOD 
I just wanted to let everyone know that there is a special knack to making this candy. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by CallieJade 
I have to disagree with you guys! I loved this candy! Although, I did have to grease the pan a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by heathtr 
This was not a very good recipe, the foam turned out hard as a rock, it was gross tasting and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2009 by Makaym30 
Our sea foam did not turn out well. We made more of a hard candy then light chalky candy. Yuck! MORE

 
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