portuguese burnt sugar candy

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon apple vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• 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 two well buttered heavy dinner plates.
• 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.