Sugar candies

Description

The recipe won't take much time. These candies resemble fondant and are perfect for any tea time. You can cut these candies using decorative cookie cutters. If you'd like to give the candies an interesting flavor, you can add vanilla, anise, or turmeric during cooking. Serve chilled.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and set over low heat.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Boil, stirring constantly, for about 25 minutes. You can test for readiness as follows: add a small amount of the mixture from the pot into a glass of cold water; if it hardens immediately, it's done and you can remove it from the heat.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Pour the resulting mixture into a baking dish with high sides, lined with parchment paper and greased with oil.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Once the mixture has cooled, cut it into portion-sized pieces. The candies are ready!