Old-Fashioned Candy: Classic Recipes for Fudge, Taffy, Caramel Corn, and Dozens of Other Treats

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Now you can make all your favorite candy shop treats at home!

Fudge, gumdrops, candy corn, taffy . . . there's something about sweet treats that can bring you right back to childhood! With this book, youll be whipping up dozens of candies that dont require special molds, pans, or any kitchen appliances you dont already own. From nut barks to lollipops, candy bars to truffles, all your favorite sweets are here, as well as a few new ones you wont be able to resist. Many recipes include sugar-free and/or corn syrupfree alternatives for health-conscious confectioners. Whether youre making sweets for yourself, for your family, or as gifts, the easy-to-follow directions and beautiful full-color photographs in this book will ensure you get the results you want.

Some of the delicious candies include:

• Peanut butter cups
• Cherry cordials
• Mocha fudge
• Peppermint patties
• Salted caramels
• Maple nut brittle
• Rock candy
• Marshmallows
• And more!

Reviews

"A fun book of intriguing recipes for treats that are rarely made from scratch anymore, such as taffy, gumdrops, candy corn and rock candy. Another plus: many recipes don't require special equipment or expertise."
--Linda Cicero, Miami Herald

Author Bio

Abigail R. Gehring is the author or editor of more than a dozen books including Back to Basics, Homesteading, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living, and Classic Candy. She enjoys writing, gardening, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time with family. She lives with her husband and two children in an 1800s farmstead they are restoring in Marlboro, Vermont.