Vinegar Candy
A simple, old-fashioned hard candy made with vinegar, sugar, and butter. This recipe modernizes the original for easier preparation and a more consistent result.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup White Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Instructions
- 1In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 2Add the sugar and vinegar to the melted butter. Stir constantly over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- 3Once the sugar is dissolved, stop stirring and let the mixture boil. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. Cook until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage (300-310°F or 149-154°C). This will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Be careful, as the mixture will be very hot.
- 4Immediately pour the hot candy mixture onto a buttered platter or a silicone baking mat. Let it cool completely without disturbing it. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
- 5Once the candy is cool and hardened, break it into pieces or cut it with oiled scissors or a knife. Store in an airtight container.