Old-Fashioned Sea Foam Candy
Serves: 3
Ewell Douglas
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
39
Spice
50
Sweetness
55
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
450 g
White Sugar4 tbsps
Distilled White Vinegar3 tbsps
Light Corn Syrup1 tsp
Baking Soda2 tbsps
ShorteningDirections:
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)
3
Gently heat the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has melted
4
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
5
Remove from heat and stir in the baking soda, mixing well to allow bubbles to subside a little
6
Pour hot mixture into prepared pan and leave until just beginning to set
7
Mark into squares with a lightly oiled knife
8
Leave to set completely
9
Cut or break into pieces
10
Combine chocolate chips, shortening, and baking chocolate in a 2-quart glass bowl
11
Microwave on High for 2 minutes to melt
12
Stir with a wooden spoon
13
Dip candy pieces into chocolate, covering completely
14
Let cool on waxed paper
15
Wrap individually in waxed paper, twisting the ends together, and store in an airtight container