Candied Flowers 1 cup flowers*2 egg whites, lightly beaten2 cups superfine sugar Use only clean flowers which have not been sprayed with chemicals. Flowers should be freshly-picked and dry. Small flowers such as violets should be candied whole; candy the individual petals of larger flowers. Using a soft brush, coat each flower petal with egg [...]

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Candied Orange-Filled Pastries Source: Great American Home Baking Makes 3 dozen. Pastries1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened1/4 cup granulated sugar1 large egg Filling1/2 cup almond paste2 tablespoons butter, softened3 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel1 large egg2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Topping1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 to  tablespoons water2 to 3 tablespoons [...]

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Norwegian Candied Nuts 1/2 cup butter4 cups shelled nuts, toasted1 cup granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2 stiffly beaten egg whites1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Melt butter in the oven in a 13 x 9-inch pan. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add salt and gradually add sugar. Beat again until stiff again. [...]

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Coffee Candied Nuts Posted by artsycook at recipegoldmine.com Source: Lisa Stapor 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 tablespoon corn syrup1/2 cup strong coffee2 1/2 cups unbroken halves of nuts In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, syrup and coffee and boil to soft-ball stage; 240 degrees F. Remove from heat and add nuts. Stir gently until [...]

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Candied Nopalitos (Nopalitos en alm?bar) 2 cups granulated sugar1 cup water4 young cactus paddles, all spines removed Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Meanwhile cut clean nopalitos into 1 x 3-inch pieces or into small shapes with a cookie cuter. Rinse the nopalitos under cold water until the mucous-like [...]

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Red Candied Apples These are like the ones sold at fairs, carnivals and outdoor festivals. 6 small apples (McIntosh, Jonathan Red    Delicious, Stayman, Winesap, or Baldwin are best)6 Popsicle sticks3/4 cup red cinnamon candies (red hots)1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup boiling water1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juiceFew drops red food coloring Wash and dry apples and [...]

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Red Candied Apples These are like the ones sold at fairs, carnivals and outdoor festivals. 6 small apples (McIntosh, Jonathan Red    Delicious, Stayman, Winesap, or Baldwin are best)6 Popsicle sticks3/4 cup red cinnamon candies (red hots)1/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup boiling water1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juiceFew drops red food coloring Wash and dry apples and [...]

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Orange Candied Nuts 3 cups pecan or walnut halves2 tablespoons butter or margarine1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided1/2 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup grated orange rind3 tablespoons orange juice1 teaspoon grated lemon rind Place pecans in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake at 250 degrees F for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside. [...]

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Macadamia Nut Candied Corn 24 cups air popped popcorn (about 1 cup unpopped)2 cups macadamia nuts3/4 cups granulated sugar1 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups miniature marshmallows1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place popcorn and macadamia nuts in a large greased roasting pan. In a large [...]

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Orange Candied Pecans 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons white corn syrup1 pinch cream of tartarJuice and grated rind of 1 orange2 cups pecans Mix all ingredients, except pecans, and cook to soft ball stage. Beat, then add pecans. Stir until pecans are well coated. Spread out on wax paper and separate.

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