Old-Fashioned Herbed Candies

Submitted by: Nelle Hicks

Makes: n/a

  • 4 c. boiling water
  • 2 c. herb leaves with stems and blossoms
  • 3 c. granulated sugar
  • 3 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 T. butter

Pour boiling water over the leaves and steep for 10 minutes, longer for stronger tea. Meanwhile, butter a shallow pan.

Strain tea to remove leaves. Add the sugar and butter to the tea, and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Continue boiling until syrup hardens when a small amount is dropped into cold water.

Pour into the buttered pan and score the candy into squares before it sets, or break it into pieces as soon as it hardens. Wrap each piece in waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.

"You can use all kinds of herbs for different variations."


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