Portuguese Burnt Sugar Candy Recipe
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Portuguese Burnt Sugar Candy

By: John Pacheco  
"Sweet, tart candies that are usually made around the holidays - especially at Christmas"

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 50 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, stir together the sugar, water and vinegar. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat. Continue to boil for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture turns a deep golden brown, or use a candy thermometer. The temperature should reach 300 degrees F (149 degrees C). Remove from the heat, and pour onto two well buttered heavy dinner plates.
  2. When the candy begins to harden, pull from around the edges of the plates. Stretch into long ropes and cut into pieces with kitchen scissors, giving each piece a twist. Cool completely before storing in an airtight tin. Be careful! The candy will be very hot while pulling and cutting.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 16 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by lasicilia 
Fantastic...with a few additions! Note to self: Do NOT use raw sugar. I made this first with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by DraickinPhoenix 
Quick, simple and beautiful! The candy is very hot and begins to set up quickly. It does... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by DCHARLIEGIRL 
My family loved this candy. My only problem with it was that I didn't taste any tart that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by LOVECED 
Hmmm, I'll admit this was my first attempt at making a candy of this type. I had no problems... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2007 by 77heidi 
Thanks for the recipe! And yes, this is fun. I didn't have cider vinegar, so I used rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by Heather B. 
(First time trying to make candy) Very easy recipe! I added a little blue sugar at the last... MORE

 
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